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Definition of Agammaglobulinemia

Agammaglobulinemia: Total or near-total absence of gamma globulin, a protein fraction of the blood rich in antibodies, due to certain genetic diseases such as Bruton agammaglobulinemia or to acquired diseases such as HIV/AIDS.

Source: MedTerms™ Medical Dictionary
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Last Editorial Review: 3/26/1998 2:23:00 PM

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