thymic

¹ American  

[tahy-mik, thahy-mik] / ˈtaɪ mɪk, ˈθaɪ mɪk /

adjective

1. pertaining to or derived from thyme.

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thymic ² American  

[thahy-mik] / ˈθaɪ mɪk /

adjective

1. of or relating to the thymus.

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thymic British  

/ ˈθaɪmɪk /

adjective

1. of or relating to the thymus

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Etymology

Origin of thymic¹

First recorded in 1865–70; thyme + -ic

Origin of thymic²

First recorded in 1650–60; thym(us) + -ic

Example Sentences

The research also suggests that thymic health may influence how well cancer patients respond to immunotherapy.

From Science Daily • Jun. 1, 2026

Their analysis also identified several factors associated with poorer thymic health, including chronic inflammation, smoking, and higher body weight.

From Science Daily • Jun. 1, 2026

Although lifestyle factors were associated with thymic health, the studies did not investigate whether changing those factors can directly improve thymus function.

From Science Daily • Jun. 1, 2026

It is also known that thymic involution can be altered by hormone levels.

From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013

The thymic face frequently stamps its possessor at sight.

From The Glands Regulating Personality by Berman, Louis, M.D.