Athymia

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-000879",
  "term": "Athymia",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The congenital absence of the thymus gland, either partially or completely. This condition results in a failure to produce mature T-lymphocytes, leading to a severely compromised adaptive immune system and profound immunodeficiency. Athymia is a primary feature of complete DiGeorge syndrome, a genetic disorder caused by a microdeletion on chromosome 22.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "congenital"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2016, 88, 713. 'Glossary of terms used in developmental and reproductive toxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2016)' on page 727 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2015-1202)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/athymia/"
}