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.
    

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The anatomy of the thymus gland / by Sir Astley Cooper.

Thymus / Johannes Steudel.

Diseases of the thyroid, parathyroids and thymus / by André Crotti.

Spilsbury, Sir Bernard (1877-1947), Forensic Pathologist

The thymus, experimental and clinical studies in honour of Sir Macfarlane Burnet / edited by G.E.W. Wolstenholme and Ruth Porter.

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The anatomy of the thymus gland / by Sir Astley Cooper.

Thymus / Johannes Steudel.

Diseases of the thyroid, parathyroids and thymus / by André Crotti.

Spilsbury, Sir Bernard (1877-1947), Forensic Pathologist

The thymus, experimental and clinical studies in honour of Sir Macfarlane Burnet / edited by G.E.W. Wolstenholme and Ruth Porter.