Thymic atrophy

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-012043",
  "term": "Thymic atrophy",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A reduction in the size and cellularity of the thymus, a primary lymphoid organ responsible for T lymphocyte maturation. This condition results in impaired immune function due to a decreased output of mature T cells. It can be induced by stress, infection, malnutrition, or exposure to certain chemicals and radiation.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "T lymphocyte"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2012, 84, 1113. 'IUPAC glossary of terms used in immunotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2012)' on page 1252 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-11-06-03)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/thymic-atrophy/"
}