hyperimmunoglobulin E syndrome

noun

A heterogeneous group of immune disorders, characterized by recurrent "cold" staphylococcal infections, unusual eczema-like skin rashes, severe lung infections that result in pneumatoceles, and very high concentrations of the serum antibody IgE.

Meanings

nounhyperimmunoglobulin E syndrome (uncountable)
  1. uncountableA heterogeneous group of immune disorders, characterized by recurrent "cold" staphylococcal infections, unusual eczema-like skin rashes, severe lung infections that result in pneumatoceles, and very high concentrations of the serum antibody IgE.

    Synonyms: Buckley syndrome, HIES, Job's syndrome

Synonyms & antonyms

nounA heterogeneous group of immune disorders, characterized by recurrent "cold" staphylococcal infections, unusual eczema-like skin rashes, severe lung infections that result in pneumatoceles, and very high concentrations of the serum antibody IgE.

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