n.胸腺

原形：thymus复数：thymuses

The thymus is a small, butterfly-shaped gland located in the upper chest region of mammals.
胸腺是一个位于哺乳动物上胸部的蝴蝶形状的小腺体。
The function of the thymus is to produce and mature T-cells, which play a crucial role in the immune system.
胸腺的主要功能是产生并成熟T细胞，这对免疫系统至关重要。
In infants, the thymus is quite large, but it gradually shrinks during adolescence.
在婴儿期，胸腺相当大，但随着青春期的到来会逐渐缩小。
Some researchers believe that the thymus may also have roles beyond immune system development.
一些研究者认为胸腺可能还参与免疫系统发育以外的其他功能。
A malfunctioning thymus can lead to immunodeficiency disorders like hypoplastic thyroidism.
胸腺功能障碍可能导致免疫缺陷疾病，如低甲状腺症。
Thymic dysfunction has been linked to certain autoimmune diseases, where the immune system mistakenly attacks the body's own cells.
胸腺功能障碍与某些自身免疫性疾病有关，免疫系统错误地攻击自身的细胞。
Surgical removal of the thymus, known as a thymectomy, is occasionally performed for certain medical conditions.
对于某些医疗状况，可能会进行胸腺切除术，即切除胸腺。
The thymus is not present in birds or reptiles, whose immune systems develop differently.
鸟类和爬行动物没有胸腺，它们的免疫系统发展方式不同。
As we age, the thymus loses its ability to produce new T-cells, contributing to a decline in immune function.
随着年龄的增长，胸腺失去产生新T细胞的能力，导致免疫功能下降。
Scientists are exploring ways to regenerate the thymus, hoping to find potential therapies for immunological disorders.
科学家正在探索再生胸腺的方法，期望能找到治疗免疫系统紊乱的疗法。