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severe combined immunodeficiency

/sɪˈvɪə kəmˈbaɪnd ˌɪmjʊnəʊdɪˈfɪʃənsi/

Traducción: Enfermedad genética rara y grave que causa una debilidad significativa del sistema inmunitario, dejando a quienes la padecen desde el nacimiento extremadamente vulnerables a infecciones graves.

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/sɪˈvɪə kəmˈbaɪnd ˌɪmjʊnəʊdɪˈfɪʃənsi/C2formalmedical
  • esEnfermedad genética rara y grave que causa una debilidad significativa del sistema inmunitario, dejando a quienes la padecen desde el nacimiento extremadamente vulnerables a infecciones graves.

A rare and serious genetic disorder that causes significant weakness in the immune system, leaving individuals highly vulnerable to severe infections from birth.

  1. Severe Combined ImmunodeficiencyC2formal

    A rare, life-threatening genetic disorder that severely impairs the immune system, leaving the body unable to fight off infections.

    esInmunodeficiencia combinada grave

    • Babies with severe combined immunodeficiency must be kept in a sterile environment.
    • Gene therapy has shown promise in treating severe combined immunodeficiency.
    • Without treatment, severe combined immunodeficiency is usually fatal within the first year of life.