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agammaglobulinemia

Definitions

from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.

  • noun A congenital or acquired deficiency of gamma globulins in the blood.

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  • noun medicine A condition in which gammaglobulins such as immunoglobulins are absent from the blood, or present only in low concentrations

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  • noun a rare immunological disorder characterized by the virtual absence of gamma globulin in the blood and consequent susceptibility to infection

Etymologies

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a- + gammaglobulin + -emia

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Examples

  • Too little Btk causes a disease called Bruton's agammaglobulinemia, in which the B-lymphocytes fail to mature and produce antibodies, leading to infections.

    WebWire | Recent Headlines 2010

  • These include, but are not limited to, congenital X-linked agammaglobulinemia, common variable immunodeficiency, Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome, and severe combined immunodeficiencies.

    BioSpace.com Featured News and Stories 2010

  • But Jack has a rare, genetic immune deficiency disorder - agammaglobulinemia - that makes it difficult for his body to fight off common bacteria and viruses.

    The Oshkosh Northwestern Latest Headlines 2010

  • But Jack has a rare, genetic immune deficiency disorder - agammaglobulinemia - that makes it difficult for his body to fight off common bacteria and viruses.

    The Oshkosh Northwestern Latest Headlines 2010

  • These include but are not limited to congenital X-linked agammaglobulinemia, common variable immunodeficiency, Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome, and severe combined immunodeficiencies.

    Health News from Medical News Today 2009

  • These include but are not limited to congenital X-linked agammaglobulinemia, common variable immunodeficiency,

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