[The effect of thymectomy on the growth of Rous sarcoma in chicks].
1967
R M Radzikhovskaia
UI
MeSH Term
Description
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D002645
Chickens
Common name for the species Gallus gallus, the domestic fowl, in the family Phasianidae, order GALLIFORMES. It is descended from the red jungle fowl of SOUTHEAST ASIA.
Unicellular or multicellular, heterotrophic organisms, that have sensation and the power of voluntary movement. Under the older five kingdom paradigm, Animalia was one of the kingdoms. Under the modern three domain model, Animalia represents one of the many groups in the domain EUKARYOTA.
Animal,Metazoa,Animalia
D001357
Sarcoma, Avian
Connective tissue tumors, affecting primarily fowl, that are usually caused by avian sarcoma viruses.
Surgical removal of the thymus gland. (Dorland, 28th ed)
Thymectomies
D013950
Thymus Gland
A single, unpaired primary lymphoid organ situated in the MEDIASTINUM, extending superiorly into the neck to the lower edge of the THYROID GLAND and inferiorly to the fourth costal cartilage. It is necessary for normal development of immunologic function early in life. By puberty, it begins to involute and much of the tissue is replaced by fat.