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

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

The research team is continuing to explore other influences on thymic health.

From Science Daily • Jun. 1, 2026

"We're engineering the body to mimic thymic factor secretion."

From Science Daily • Dec. 29, 2025

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

From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013

Microscopically they are divided into nodules or cell balls by connective tissue, and these closely resemble the structure of the parathyroids, but are without any thymic tissue.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 8, Slice 8 "Dubner" to "Dyeing" by Various