Immunodeficiency

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-005664",
  "term": "Immunodeficiency",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A condition characterized by a weakened or absent immune response, leading to increased susceptibility to infections and certain cancers. Immunodeficiencies can be primary, due to genetic defects, or secondary, acquired as a result of disease, malnutrition, or immunosuppressive treatments. Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection is a common cause of secondary immunodeficiency.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "T lymphocyte",
    "human immunodeficiency virus",
    "immune system",
    "immunocompetence",
    "immunosuppressive",
    "natural immunity",
    "thymic",
    "thymic atrophy"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2012, 84, 1113. 'IUPAC glossary of terms used in immunotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2012)' on page 1186 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-11-06-03)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/immunodeficiency/"
}