Bone marrow

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-001430",
  "term": "Bone marrow",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The soft, spongy tissue found within the cavities of bones, responsible for the production of blood cells (hematopoiesis). It contains hematopoietic stem cells that differentiate into all types of blood cells, including red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets. This tissue is a primary site of immune cell development and maturation.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2012, 84, 1113. 'IUPAC glossary of terms used in immunotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2012)' on page 1136 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-11-06-03)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/bone-marrow/"
}