agammaglobulinemia
|a-gam-ma-glo-bu-li-ne-mi-a|
/ˌeɪˌɡæməˌɡlɒbjʊlɪˈniːmiə/
absence of gamma globulins
Etymology
'agammaglobulinemia' originates from Greek, specifically the prefix 'a-' meaning 'without', 'gamma' referring to a type of globulin, and 'emia' meaning 'blood condition'.
The term 'agammaglobulinemia' was coined in the 20th century to describe a condition where gamma globulins are absent from the blood.
Initially, it meant 'absence of gamma globulins in the blood', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern medical terminology.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a rare genetic disorder characterized by the absence of gamma globulins in the blood, leading to a lack of antibodies and increased susceptibility to infections.
Patients with agammaglobulinemia often require regular immunoglobulin replacement therapy.
Synonyms
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