nounmasculinepl: thymi or thymuses
timo
1. A small glandular organ located in the chest behind the breastbone that is part of the lymphatic system and plays an important role in immune function, especially in children
The thymus gland produces T cells that are crucial for the immune system.
A glândula do timo produz células T que são cruciais para o sistema imunológico.
2. In culinary contexts, the thymus gland of an animal (especially calf or lamb) used as food, also known as sweetbread
The chef prepared a delicate dish featuring thymus from a young calf.
O chef preparou um prato delicado com timo de bezerro jovem.
The thymus is significant in medical education and research in both Brazilian and American contexts. In culinary traditions, particularly in European and South American cuisines, thymus (sweetbread) is considered a delicacy. In Brazil, it appears in traditional and contemporary gastronomy, though less commonly than in European traditions. The term is primarily used in medical, anatomical, and formal culinary contexts.
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