Hypogammaglobulinemia

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  • noun. A type of immune disorder characterised by a reduction in all types of gamma globulins.
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  • noun. an abnormally low concentration of gamma globulin in the blood and increased risk of infection
  • Word Usage
    "The diagnosis might also be considered if there is a family history where relatives were affected by illnesses found in X-linked lymphoproliferative syndrome (XLP), such as fatal Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) infection, lymphoma or hypogammaglobulinemia."