"Thymic" Pronounce,Meaning And Examples
"Thymic" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
"Thymic" Meaning
Relating to or produced by the thymus, a small gland in the body that is part of the lymphatic system and plays a key role in the development of the immune system, especially in terms of producing T-lymphocytes or T-cells.
"Thymic" Examples
5 Usage Examples of "Thymic"
Noun
1. The thymus gland helps to protect the body from infection by producing lymphocytes.2. After the age of 12, the thymus starts to shrink in size and loses its ability to produce lymphocytes.
Adjective
3. The leukaemic cells resembled thymic cells under the microscope.4. These results point towards a thymic origin of this gene.
5. High levels of stress can impact the glucocorticoid sensitivity of thymic T-lymphocytes .
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Thymiaterion
A thymiaterion (Greek: θύμιατήριον) is a bowl or censer used for burning incense, particularly in ancient Greek and Roman worship.<br><br>In a more specific sense, it refers to the role or office of a priest or official responsible for burning incense in a temple or other sacred place, often as part of a ritual or worship service.<br><br>The word "thymiaterion" comes from the Greek word "θύμα" (thyma), meaning "incense", and the suffix "-άτηριον" (-aterion), which forms a noun indicating a container or receptacle.<br><br>In some contexts, a thymiaterion may also refer to a dish or plate, often of bronze or other metal, used for holding incense.
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