selective IgA deficiency disease (DOID:11701)
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Synonyms: Immunoglobulin A deficiency; selective IgA immunodeficiency; Selective immunoglobulin A deficiency
Alt IDs: ICD9CM_2006:279.01, MESH:D017098, UMLS_CUI:C0162538
Definition: A selective immunoglobulin deficiency disease that is the result of a deficiency of immunoglobulin A (IgA), an antibody that protects against infections of the mucous membranes lining the mouth, airways, and digestive tract.