WISKOTT-ALDRICH SYNDROME

Domain	Definition
Health	A rare, X-linked immunodeficiency syndrome characterized by eczema, thrombocytopenic purpura, and recurrent pyogenic infection. It is seen exclusively in young boys. Typically, IgM levels are low and IgA and IgE levels are elevated. Lymphoreticular malignancies are common. (references)
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Non-Fiction Usage: WISKOTT-ALDRICH SYNDROME

Subject	Topic	Quote
Health		Wiskott-Aldrich Syndrome (WAS) is characterized by a tendency to bleed easily and development of an intensely itchy, scaling skin rash (eczema). (references)
		These include X-Linked Agammaglobulinemia, X-linked Hyper-IgM Syndrome, Wiskott-Aldrich Syndrome, Ataxia Telangiectasia, four forms of Chronic Granulomatous Disease, and several forms of SCID. The search for other genes that cause PI is under way and more are being discovered. (references)
		For several life-threatening immunodeficiencies, bone marrow transplantation (BMT) offers the chance of a dramatic, complete, and permanent cure. Since the first BMT was performed in 1968, nearly 1,000 children with PI, including SCID, Wiskott-Aldrich Syndrome, Leukocyte Adhesion Defect, and other disorders, have shown a remarkable recovery. (references)
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Modern Translation: WISKOTT-ALDRICH SYNDROME

Language		Translations for "WISKOTT-ALDRICH SYNDROME"; alternative meanings/domain in parentheses.
Danish		Wiskott-Aldrich's syndrom (Aldrich syndrome), Aldrich's syndrom (Aldrich syndrome, Wiskott Aldrich syndrome), Aldrichs syndrom (Aldrich syndrome). (various references)

Dutch		syndroom van Wiskott-Aldrich (Aldrich syndrome), syndroom van Aldrich (Aldrich syndrome). (various references)

Finnish		Wiskott-Aldrichin oireyhtymä (Aldrich syndrome). (various references)

French		syndrome de Wiskott-Aldrich-Huntley, syndrome de Wiskott-Aldrich, syndrome d'Aldrich-Steinberg-Cambell, syndrome d'Aldrich. (various references)

German		Wiskott-Aldrich Syndrom (Aldrich syndrome), Aldrich Syndrom (Aldrich syndrome). (various references)

Greek		σύνδρομο Wiskott-Aldrich (Aldrich syndrome). (various references)

Italian		sindrome di Wiskott-Aldrich (Aldrich syndrome). (various references)

Pig Latin		iskott-aldrichway yndromesay

Portuguese		síndrome de Wiskott-Aldrich (Aldrich syndrome), síndrome de Aldrich (Aldrich syndrome). (various references)

Spanish		síndrome de Wiskott-Aldrich (Aldrich syndrome), síndrome de Aldrich (Aldrich syndrome). (various references)

Swedish		Wiskott-Aldrichs syndrom (Aldrich syndrome). (various references)
Source: compiled by the editor from various translation references.

Specialty Definition: WISKOTT-ALDRICH SYNDROME