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immunodeficient |
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Immunodeficient A condition in which the body's immune response is damaged, weakened, or is not functioning properly. Mentioned in: AIDS immunodeficient [-difish′ənt] Etymology: L, immunis + de, from, facere, to make pertaining to an abnormal condition of the immune system in which cellular or humoral immunity is inadequate and resistance to infection is decreased. Kinds of immunodeficient conditions include hypogammaglobulinemia and lymphoid aplasia. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Patients with defects in caspase-8, for example, are immunodeficient and have recurring infections (39). These cells also engrafted successfully into Non-obese Diabetic/Severe Combined Immunodeficient (NOD/SCID mice), whereas CD138 positive cells did not engraft. The scope of the conference includes basic and clinical research on viral oncology, immunology, genetics, epidemiology, pathogenesis, drug discovery, and early diagnosis of malignant diseases in AIDS and other immunodeficient states including organ transplantation. |
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