Definition for Severe combined immunodeficiency
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Severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID) is a genetic disorder characterized by the absence of functional T-lymphocytes, which results in a defective antibody response due to either direct involvement with B lymphocytes or through improper B lymphocyte activation due to non-functional T-helper cells.
