Thymiosis is a rare medical condition that affects the thymus gland. The word is spelled /θaɪˈmiːəʊsɪs/ according to the International Phonetic Alphabet. The first sound (/θ/) represents the sound made by air flowing through the teeth and tongue. The second syllable (/miː/) has a long "ee" sound, while the last syllable (/sɪs/) ends in the common suffix "-osis," indicating a medical condition. Despite its uncommon spelling, thymiosis is an important term to know for medical professionals working in the field of immunology.
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A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.