severe combined immunodeficiency en · NOUN
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) A genetic disorder characterized by the disturbed development of functional T cells and B cells, resulting in extreme vulnerability to infectious diseases.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| severe combined immunodeficiencies | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Synonyms
bubble baby syndrome · SCID · bubble boy syndrome · bubble baby disease · bubble boy disease