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XB-ANAT-161

Anatomy Term: thymus
XAO ID: 0000163
Synonyms:
Definition: "Anatomical structure of largely lymphoid tissue that arises from the third pharyngeal pouch, and that functions in cell-mediated immunity by being the site where T cells develop."
Stage Range: NF stage 40 to death
Marker Genes:
Antibody:
1/3
Develops From:
Anatomy Item Stage Range
pharyngeal pouch NF stage 27 to NF stage 39
Develops Into:
 
Parent(s): pharyngeal pouch

 

Parent(s): compound organ (is_a) endocrine system (part_of) immune system (part_of)

 


References: Ontology Lookup Service , XB ANATOMY ONTOLOGY