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The Thymus: What Lymphatic Organ Decreases in Size After a Certain Age?

The thymus, a specialized lymphoid organ in the chest, is famously known for its dramatic involution, or shrinking, after puberty. While active and large in infants and children for immune system development, it progressively diminishes in size and function throughout adulthood, impacting T-cell production.

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