Immunodeficiency

Used for

immune deficiency disorder

Broader Terms

immunopathology

Narrower Terms

acquired immunodeficiency, hypogammaglobulinemia, inborn immunodeficiency

Related Terms

immune tolerance /unresponsiveness, lymphopenia, thymus disorder

Scope Note

deficiency of immune response or a disorder characterized by deficient immune response; classified as antibody (B cell), cellular (T cell), or combined immunodeficiency, or phagocytic dysfunction disorders.

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• X-linked anhidrotic ectodermal dysplasia with immunodeficiency is caused by impaired NF-kappaB signaling.
• Influencing FactorsPattern of Inheritance for X-linked SCID (XSCID) The gene for the most common form of severe combined immunodeficiencyis found on the X chromosome (XSCID).
• Congenital immunodeficiency disorders Congenital immunodeficiency is present at the time of birth, and is the result of genetic defects.
• Why opportunistic infections correlate with T-immunodeficiency The T-immunodeficiency is well known to be an essential feature of the stress-syndrome.
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• The Michigan Immunodeficiency Foundation is dedicated to improving the diagnosis and treatment of primary immune deficiency diseases through research and education.