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thymosin

 

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Noun thymosin has 1 sense
  1. thymosin - hormone secreted by the thymus; stimulates immunological activity of lymphoid tissue
    --1 is a kind of
    hormone, endocrine, internal secretion

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Thymosin

Definition:

Thymosin refers to a hormone produced by the thymus gland that plays a vital role in the development and functioning of the immune system. It has various forms and is involved in regulating the production of certain immune cells.

Senses:

Sense 1: Thymosin-α

(Noun) - A specific type of thymosin.

Sample Sentence: "Thymosin-α is a peptide hormone responsible for stimulating immune cell development."

Sense 2: Thymosin β4

(Noun) - Another variant of thymosin.

Sample Sentence: "Thymosin β4 aids in tissue repair and wound healing processes."

Sense 3: Thymosin-based therapies

(Noun) - Medical treatments utilizing thymosin or its derivatives.

Sample Sentence: "Thymosin-based therapies have shown promising results in clinical trials for certain autoimmune diseases."

Sense 4: Thymosin as a supplement

(Noun) - Thymosin sold as a dietary supplement.

Sample Sentence: "Athletes sometimes use thymosin supplements to enhance their performance, though its effectiveness is still debatable."

Sense 5: Thymosin in animal physiology

(Noun) - Thymosin's role and function in non-human organisms.

Sample Sentence: "Studies have explored the role of thymosin in the immune systems of various animal species."

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