A small endocrine gland located in the upper chest that regulates the development of certain immune system cells and makes hormones important in maintaining a strong, healthy immune system.
An organ located behind the breast bone. It is largest during the first months of life, then shrinks and is very small in the adult. This gland is essential in the development of the body's defense system against infection.
an endocrine gland in the neck tissues that secretes thymosins.
a ductless glandular organ at the base of the neck that produces lymphocytes and aids in producing immunity; atrophies with age
Thymus gland is an organ in the base of the neck, above and in front of the heart. The thymus is enclosed in a capsule and divided internally by cross walls into many lobules, each full of T-lymphocytes (white blood cells associated with antibody production). T-lymphocytes migrate from the bone marrow to the thymus, where they mature and differentiate until activated.
An immune system gland located in the upper part of the chest that plays an important role in the production of T-lymphocytes.
A small organ found in your neck just above your breastbone. It makes some of the hormones that tell your immune system what to do.
a lymphoid organ located behind the upper portion of the sternum (breastbone). The thymus is the chief educator of T-cells. This organ increases in size from infancy to adolescence, and then begins to shrink.
A gland located behind the sternum (breast bone) that enhances the reproduction and development of lymphocytes.
The thymus gland is part of the immune system. Located just behind the breastbone, the human thymus continues to grow for about a year after birth. It maintains its full size until after puberty, when it is replaced by fat and connective tissue. The thymus remains functional throughout life. Edgar Cayce regarded the thymus as an important endocrine gland. One of the seven primary "centers" in the body, its purpose is related to psycho-spiritual development and functioning in addition to its physical role in the immune system.
Plays a role in the body's immune system.