thymosin

thy·mo·sin

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [thahy-muh-sin]
- /ˈθaɪ mə sɪn/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [thahy-muh-sin]
- /ˈθaɪ mə sɪn/

Definitions of thymosin word

noun thymosin a hormone, produced by the thymus gland, that promotes the development of T cells from stem cells. 1
noun thymosin a hormone secreted by the thymus which stimulates the immune system 0
noun thymosin any of a group of hormones, secreted by the thymus, that stimulate the immune system by helping T cells mature 0

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Origin of thymosin

First appearance:

before 1966

One of the 2% newest English words

First recorded in 1966; thym(us) + -in2

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Parts of speech for Thymosin

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thymosin popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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