Meaning Of The Word Thymosin

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What's The Definition Of Thymosin?

thymosin in American English
any of a group of hormones, secreted by the thymus, that stimulate the immune system by helping T cells mature
noun: a hormone, produced by the thymus gland, that promotes the development of T cells from stem cells

thymosin in British English
noun: a hormone secreted by the thymus which stimulates the immune system

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