<disease, immunology> A lack of T lymphocytes, due to failure of the thymus to develop, resulting in very reduced cell-mediated immunity though serum immunoglobulin levels may be normal. ... See: DiGeorge syndrome. ... Origin: Gr. Plassein = to form ... (18 Nov 1997) ...
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(= hypoplasia) A lack of T-lymphocytes, due to failure of the thymus to develop, resulting in very reduced cell-mediated immunity though serum immunoglobulin levels may be normal. See also DiGeorge syndrome.
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