hypogammaglobulinemia
|hy-po-gam-ma-glo-bu-li-ne-mi-a|
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/ˌhaɪpoʊˌɡæməˌɡlɒbjʊlɪˈniːmiə/
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/ˌhaɪpəʊˌɡæməˌɡlɒbjʊlɪˈniːmiə/
low gamma globulin levels
Etymology
'hypogammaglobulinemia' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'hypo-' meaning 'under' or 'below', 'gamma' referring to a type of globulin, and 'emia' meaning 'blood condition'.
'hypogammaglobulinemia' was formed in modern medical terminology to describe a specific blood condition related to immune function.
Initially, it meant 'a condition of low gamma globulin levels in the blood', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern medical usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a medical condition characterized by an abnormally low level of gamma globulins in the blood, leading to a weakened immune system.
Patients with hypogammaglobulinemia are more susceptible to infections.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/06/07 21:01