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What would happen to immune system, if thymus gland is removed from the body of a person?

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Thymus gland is site of differentiation of T-cells to become immunologically competent and form the cell-mediated immune system (CMIS) of body. If it is removed, its CMIS weakens and the person becomes more susceptible to infectious diseases.
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