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Severe combined immunodeficiency disease
>X-linked SCID, the most common type, a genetic flaw damages molecules that allow T cells and B cells to receive signals from crucial growth factors. >ADA deficiency results from the lack of an enzyme called adenosine deaminase (ADA) that…
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Show more- Mononucleosis Infection with the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV, human herpesvirus 4, HHV-4) in which there is an increase of…
- Drugs, statin A class of drugs that lower cholesterol. There are currently at least 5 statin drugs on the market in the…
- Death, black The black plague or the plague. In 14th century Europe, the victims of the 'black plague' had bleeding below…
- Transport disease, cystine Commonly known as cystinuria, this is an inherited (genetic) disorder of the transport of an amino acid (a…
- Ribosomal RNA A molecular component of a ribosome, the cell's essential protein factory. Ribosomal RNA (rRNA) fabricates…
- Vitamin Q10 See: Coenzyme Q10
- Wamble Both a verb and noun meaning: 1. To move unsteadily; an unsteady motion. 2. To feel nauseated; a feeling of…
- Dysplasia, faciogenital See: Aarskog-Scott syndrome
- Urinary calculus A stone in the urinary tract. The word 'calculus' in Latin means 'a pebble.' Pebbles were once used for…
- Organic 1. A chemical compound that contains carbon.2. Related to an organ.3. Grown or prepared without the use of…
- Antifungal drug A drug used to treat fungal infections. Examples of antifungal drugs include miconazole (MONISTAT) and…
- Soy milk allergy Allergy: Soy protein formulas contain no cow milk and are therefore reasonable alternatives for infants with…