Draining lymph node

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-003430",
  "term": "Draining lymph node",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A regional lymph node that receives lymphatic fluid and antigens from a specific anatomical area or tissue. These nodes are the first sites where immune responses are initiated against pathogens or foreign substances encountered in that region. Antigens are transported to these nodes, where they are presented to lymphocytes.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "lymph node",
    "lymphatic system"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2012, 84, 1113. 'IUPAC glossary of terms used in immunotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2012)' on page 1159 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-11-06-03)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/draining-lymph-node/"
}