Thyme

(tim) [dvuov, thyme]. The genus Thymus, of the order Labiatse. Thymus vulgar is yields a volatile oil (Oleum thymi, U. S. P.), in which are found cymene, thymene, and thymol. Thymic \thi’ ’- mic, also for first definition, ti/-7?iik) [dcpog, thyme]. I. Pertaining to or contained in thyrne. 2. Pertaining to the thymus gland. T. Asthma, a form of laryngismus stridulus, consisting in a temporary suspension of respiration, attributed to enlargement of the thymus. 626