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Which part of the human body shares its name with the genus of plant it was named after?

Question #62819. Asked by gmackematix.

ElizaDay
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ElizaDay

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The iris of the eye.

Jan 15 2007, 4:01 PM
gmackematix
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gmackematix
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The iris was named after the ancient goddess of the rainbow due to its being colourful.

What I had in mind (I think, it's a while ago) was the thymus.
It is thought that the lymphatic gland at the back of the neck was so named because it vaguely resembles a bunch of thyme, despite being pink.
link http://www.onelook.com/?w=thymus&1s=a

Nov 20 2007, 7:58 PM
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