thymosin

noun

thy·mo·sin ˈthī-mə-sən

: a mixture of polypeptides isolated from the thymus

also : any of these

Etymology

Greek thymos thymus + English -in entry 1

First Known Use

1966, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of thymosin was in 1966

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“Thymosin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thymosin. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.

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thymosin

noun

thy·mo·sin ˈthī-mə-sən

: a mixture of polypeptides isolated from the thymus

also : any of these polypeptides

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