thymus

noun /'θaɪməs/

Definition
a ductless glandular organ at the base of the neck that produces lymphocytes and aids in producing immunity; atrophies with age
Example
Here is an example sentence using 'thymus': She showed great thymus during the competition.
Etymology
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Quick Facts

Palindrome
No
Compound Word
No
Proper Noun
No
Rare
No
Archaic
No
Obsolete
No
Slang
No
Vowels
1
Consonants
5
Length
6

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Length
6
Syllables
2
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