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Created: 1981-01-29T00:00:00Z

Notation: 14878

thymus gland  

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  • Information El timo es una glándula pequeña ubicada en el tórax, en la parte superior del pecho, bajo el esternón. Elabora glóbulos blancos, que se llaman linfocitos; estos protegen el cuerpo contra las infecciones.

    Created: 9/23/25

    (es)
  • Information The thymus gland is a small organ that lies in the upper chest under the breastbone. It makes white blood cells, called lymphocytes, which protect the body against infections.

    Created: 9/23/25

    (en)

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