Hypogammaglobulinemia

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-005542",
  "term": "Hypogammaglobulinemia",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A medical condition characterized by abnormally low levels of gamma globulins, which are a class of antibodies, in the blood. This deficiency impairs the body's ability to mount an effective immune response against pathogens. It can be congenital or acquired, and is diagnosed by measuring immunoglobulin levels in serum.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "immunodeficiency"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2012, 84, 1113. 'IUPAC glossary of terms used in immunotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2012)' on page 1181 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-11-06-03)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/hypogammaglobulinemia/"
}