Chronic Granulomatous Disease

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  • Disease or Syndrome
Definition:
A recessive X-linked defect of leukocyte function in which phagocytic cells ingest but fail to digest bacteria, resulting in recurring bacterial infections with granuloma formation.
Synonyms:
  • Chronic Granulomatous Disease
  • Chronic Granulomatous Diseases
  • Disease, Chronic Granulomatous
  • Diseases, Chronic Granulomatous
  • Granulomatous Diseases, Chronic
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