Chronic granulomatous disease
chronic granulomatous disease n.
A congenital defect in the ability of polymorphonuclear leukocytes to kill phagocytized bacteria, resulting in increased susceptibility to severe infections. Also called congenital dysphagocytosis.
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[kron-ik] /ˈkrɒn ɪk/ adjective 1. constant; habitual; inveterate: a chronic liar. 2. continuing a long time or recurring frequently: a chronic state of civil war. 3. having long had a disease, habit, weakness, or the like: a chronic invalid. 4. (of a disease) having long duration (opposed to ). noun 5. Slang. . /ˈkrɒnɪk/ adjective […]
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