What is the thymus?
The thymus is a small gland in the lymphatic system that produces a special type of white blood cell called a T-cell. T-cells help the immune system fight disease and infection.
The thymus gland produces the largest number of T-cells before birth, the rest accumulates during childhood, and the supply replenished at a critical age will serve you for the rest of your life.
A number of genetic disorders or later acquired pathologies have a serious impact on the functioning of the thymus.
The thymus gland is an important part of the immune system.
Adults do not need this gland much, but young people need it. If the thymus needs to be removed for certain reasons during childhood, the risk of diseases such as infections, autoimmune disorders, allergies, and cancer increases significantly.
Source:
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/body/23016-thymus
