Thymus Glands

《英文msh词典》Thymus Glands
[入口词] Thymus Glands
[主题词] Thymus Gland
[英文释义] A single,unpaired primary lymphoid organ situated in the MEDIASTINUM,extending superiorly into the neck to the lower edge of the THYROID GLAND and inferiorly to the fourth costal cartilage. It is necessary for normal development of immunologic function early in life. By puberty,it begins to involute and much of the tissue is replaced by fat.