Translation of "thymus" into German

Thymus, Bries, Thymusdrüse are the top translations of "thymus" into German.

thymus noun grammar

(anatomy, immunology) A ductless gland, consisting mainly of lymphatic tissue, located behind the top of the breastbone. It is most active during puberty, after which it shrinks in size. It plays an important role in the development of the immune system and produces lymphocytes. [..]

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  • Thymus

    noun masculine

    ductless gland located behind the breastbone [..]

    The thymus has two lobes at most and is preponderatingly thoracic.

    Der Thymus ist höchstens zweilappig und liegt überwiegend thoracal.

  • Bries

    noun neuter

    ductless gland located behind the breastbone

  • Thymusdrüse

    noun feminine

    There are absolute and relative indications for complete removal of the thymus gland.

    Für die chirurgische Therapie mit dem Ziel der kompletten Entfernung der Thymusdrüse gibt es absolute und relative Indikationen.

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Thymus noun

large genus of Old World mints: thyme

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  • Thymus

    masculine

    Thymus epithelial cells commonly express tissue-specific genes in a promiscuous manner.

    Thymus-Epithelzellen exprimieren üblicherweise gewebespezifische Gene auf promiskutive Art.

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