Which term means "thymus gland tumor"?

a. thymitis
b. thymoma
c. thymectomy
d. thymoid


b
Explanation:
a. thymitis: means "inflammation of the thymus"
b. thymoma: correct
c. thymectomy: means "excision of the thymus"
d. thymoid: means "resembling the thymus"

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