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thymus

тимус

Meaning of thymus

organ in the upper chest involved in immune development

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EN-UK/ˈθaɪməs/
EN-US/ˈθaɪməs/
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thymus with Russian translation

thymus usage examples

🇷🇺RU🇬🇧EN

Тимус помогает развиваться иммунной системе.

The thymus helps the immune system grow.

🇷🇺RU🇬🇧EN

Врачи изучают тимус у маленьких детей.

Doctors study the thymus in young children.

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thymus belongs to the topic "Internal Organs". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

thymusтимус
headголова
faceлицо
noseнос
mouthрот
lipгуба
toothзуб

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thymus meaning: what does it mean?

organ in the upper chest involved in immune development

thymus pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

thymus is pronounced as /ˈθaɪməs/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

thymus definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

The thymus helps the immune system grow. Translation: Тимус помогает развиваться иммунной системе.

Is thymus part of Internal Organs vocabulary?

Yes, thymus (тимус) can be learned in the Internal Organs topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is thymus part of body vocabulary?

Yes, thymus (тимус) can be learned in the body topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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