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Pronounciation of 
adenosine deaminase deficiency (ADA)

defined:

A severe immunodeficiency disease that results from a lack of the enzyme adenosine deaminase. It usually leads to death within the first few months of life.

explained:

Listen to a detailed explanation.

Dr. Michael Blaese defines adenosine deaminase deficiency.

related
terms:

gene, gene therapy, severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID)



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