Additional body roots · Glands & hormones
thym/o — Thymus
thym/o means thymus. Ancient Greek source words and additional body roots examples: thymic.
Meaning and source words
Meaning: Thymus
- Ancient Greek: θύμος (thymos)
Examples and word parts
thymic
Relating to the organ where certain immune cells mature.
Word parts: thym (thymus) + -ic (relating to)
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Related glands & hormones terms
- hypophys/o — Pituitary gland
hypophyseal
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Sources and usage
From the Word Radicals additional body roots collection. Source words and word parts are learning references; modern meanings can differ from their classical sources.