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x-scid
 

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Noun x-scid has 1 sense
  1. X-linked SCID, X-SCID - SCID in male children resulting from mutation of a gene that codes for a protein on the surface of T cells that allows them to develop a growth factor receptor
    --1 is a kind of severe combined immunodeficiency, severe combined immunodeficiency disease, SCID

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x-scid

Definition:

x-scid, short for X-linked severe combined immunodeficiency, is a rare genetic disorder characterized by a weakened immune system. This disorder is caused by a mutation in the IL2RG gene, which is responsible for producing a protein crucial for immune system development.

Senses:

  1. Noun:

    An abbreviation for X-linked severe combined immunodeficiency, a genetic disorder.

    Sample sentence: Children diagnosed with x-scid often require a bone marrow transplant to restore their immune system function.

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