Combined
Combined Immunodeficiency (CID)
Combined Immunodeficiency (CID) is a type of Immunodeficiency disorder where both the B cell and T cell components of the immune system are impaired. This results in a severe reduction in the body's ability to fight off infections.
Pronunciation
Combined Immunodeficiency is pronounced as kuhm-bahynd ih-myoo-noh-di-fish-uhn-see.
Etymology
The term "Combined Immunodeficiency" is derived from the English language. "Combined" comes from the Latin word "combinare", meaning "to unite", and "Immunodeficiency" is a combination of "immune", from the Latin "immunis" meaning "exempt", and "deficiency", from the Latin "deficientia" meaning "a lack or shortage".
Related Terms
- Primary Immunodeficiency: A group of more than 300 rare, chronic disorders in which part of the body’s immune system is missing or functions improperly.
- Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID): A type of primary immunodeficiency characterized by a severe defect in both the T- & B-lymphocyte systems.
- Immunoglobulin: A type of protein produced by plasma cells and lymphocytes and characteristic of these types of cells.
- Lymphocyte: A type of white blood cell that is part of the immune system.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Combined
- Wikipedia's article - Combined
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