thymopoiesis

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noun

The production of thymocytes, which later become T cells.

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Meanings

nounthymopoiesis (uncountable)
  1. uncountablemedicineThe production of thymocytes, which later become T cells.

Origin

From thymo- + -poiesis.

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APA

thymopoiesis. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/thymopoiesis

MLA

“thymopoiesis.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/thymopoiesis. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “thymopoiesis,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/thymopoiesis.

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