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Thymus. The thymus is a lymphoid gland comprised of two identically sized lobes, located behind the sternum (breastbone) but in front of the heart. It derives its name from a resemblance it bears to the bud of the thyme plant (thymus in Latin). At puberty, the thymus reaches the height of its use, becoming its largest.
The thymus is a small, two-lobed organ that is located behind the breast bone (sternum) and between the lungs. Itâs part of the immune system. Occasionally lymphoma affects the thymus gland, and this can cause chest pain. Rarely, lymphoma affects lymph nodes located in the lower back.