Medical Definition of Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome
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An sex-linked genetic disorder occurring in male children that is characterised by thrombocytopenia, eczema, melena and susceptibility to bacterial infections due to severe immunodeficiency (both cell-mediated and IgM production). Associated with increased incidence of leukaemia.
Inheritance: sex-linked (X chromosome).
(06 Oct 1997)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Wiskott-Aldrich Syndrome
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