Term Name: | autoimmune polyendocrine syndrome type 2 |
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Synonyms: | Schmidt syndrome |
Definition: | An autoimmune polyendocrine syndrome that is characterized by abnormal functioning of the immune system that causes auto-reactivity against endocrine organs. It is more heterogeneous and has not been linked to one gene. |
Ontology: | Human Disease [DOID:0050168] ( DOID:0050168 ) |