thymocytes
/ˈθaɪməˌsaɪts/
noun
- Plural of thymocyte; multiple white blood cells that develop in the thymus gland and mature into T cells.
- When thymocytes fail to mature properly, the body becomes more vulnerable to infections.
- The lab counted thousands of thymocytes under the microscope.
- Thymocytes are essential for a healthy immune response.