Term Name: | selective IgA deficiency disease |
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Synonyms: | Immunoglobulin A deficiency, selective IgA immunodeficiency, Selective immunoglobulin A deficiency |
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. |
Ontology: | Human Disease [DOID:11701] ( DOID:11701 ) |