x scid
/ˈɛks skɪd/
noun
- A severe genetic disorder that affects the immune system, making the body unable to fight infections; also called X-linked severe combined immunodeficiency.
- Gene therapy has shown promise in treating X-SCID by fixing the faulty gene.
- Doctors diagnosed the infant with X-SCID after a series of severe illnesses.
- Babies with X-SCID must be kept in a sterile environment to avoid infections.