SCID
| SCID | |
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| Term | SCID |
| Short definition | SCID - (pronounced) A rare inherited disorder characterized by a deficiency in B lymphocytes (white blood cells that produce antibodies and help fight infection) and a deficiency in T lymphocytes (white blood cells that attack virus-infected cells, foreign cells and cancer cells). |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
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SCID - (pronounced) A rare inherited disorder characterized by a deficiency in B lymphocytes (white blood cells that produce antibodies and help fight infection) and a deficiency in T lymphocytes (white blood cells that attack virus-infected cells, foreign cells and cancer cells). . . Patients with this disease are at high risk of developing viral, bacterial, and fungal infections. Also called severe combined immunodeficiency disease
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on SCID
- Wikipedia's article - SCID
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