defined:

A group of rare inherited disorders of the immune system, including adenosine deaminase deficiency, severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID), and ataxia-telangectasia.

explained:

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Dr. Michael Blaese, formerly of the National Human Genome Research Institute's Clinical Gene Therapy Branch, defines primary immunodeficiency.

related
terms:

ataxia-telangiectasia, adenosine deaminase deficiency (ADA), severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID)

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