#thymus_gland__thymus a ductless glandular organ at the base of the neck that produces lymphocytes and aids in producing immunity; atrophies with age
supertype: #endocrine_gland__endocrinegland__ductless_gland any of the glands of the endocrine system that secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream
part of: #immune_system a system (including the thymus and bone marrow and lymphoid tissues) that protects the body from foreign substances and pathogenic organisms by producing the immune response
part of: #cervix__neck the part of an organism that connects the head to the rest of the body; "he admired her long graceful neck"
part of: #body__organic_structure__organicstructure__physical_structure the entire physical structure of an organism (especially an animal or human being); "he felt as if his whole body were on fire"
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