Look up: thymosin

1. thymosin
   [n] - hormone secreted by the thymus
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2. Thymosin
   Thymosin: One of several polypeptide hormones secreted by the thymus that control the maturation of T cells. They are derived from a polypeptide called prothymosin-alpha (PTMA) or alpha thymosin.
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3. thymosin
   Peptide (28 amino acids) that restores aspects of immune function in vivo and in vitro . Possibly a thymic hormone.
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4. thymosin
   <biochemistry> Peptide (28 amino acids) that restores aspects of immune function in vivo and in vitro. Possibly a thymic hormone. ... (18 Nov 1997) ...
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5. thymosin
   noun hormone secreted by the thymus; stimulates immunological activity of lymphoid tissue
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6. thymosin
   (thi´mo-sin) a humoral factor secreted by the thymus; it promotes the maturation of T-lymphocytes.
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7. thymosin
   (from the article `hormone`) ...of one type of white blood cells (lymphocytes) and a consequent likelihood of early death from infection. Preparations of thymus glands from ...
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8. thymosin
   thymosin A protein isolated from cell-free extracts of the thymus gland, having the cpacity to stimulate the development of immunologically competent lymphocytes.
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9. thymosin
   Type: Term Pronunciation: thī′mō-sin Definitions: 1. A polypeptide hormone that restores T-cell function in a thymectomized animal.
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