{"version":"1.0","provider_name":"Glossary","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.healthbenefitstimes.com\/glossary","author_name":"Glossary","author_url":"https:\/\/www.healthbenefitstimes.com\/glossary\/author\/adminglossary\/","title":"Agammaglobulinemia - Definition of Agammaglobulinemia","type":"rich","width":600,"height":338,"html":"<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"gLYybLGlBK\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthbenefitstimes.com\/glossary\/agammaglobulinemia\/\">Agammaglobulinemia<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" src=\"https:\/\/www.healthbenefitstimes.com\/glossary\/agammaglobulinemia\/embed\/#?secret=gLYybLGlBK\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" title=\"&#8220;Agammaglobulinemia&#8221; &#8212; Glossary\" data-secret=\"gLYybLGlBK\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\"><\/iframe><script>\n\/*! This file is auto-generated *\/\n!function(d,l){\"use strict\";l.querySelector&&d.addEventListener&&\"undefined\"!=typeof URL&&(d.wp=d.wp||{},d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage||(d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage=function(e){var t=e.data;if((t||t.secret||t.message||t.value)&&!\/[^a-zA-Z0-9]\/.test(t.secret)){for(var s,r,n,a=l.querySelectorAll('iframe[data-secret=\"'+t.secret+'\"]'),o=l.querySelectorAll('blockquote[data-secret=\"'+t.secret+'\"]'),c=new RegExp(\"^https?:$\",\"i\"),i=0;i<o.length;i++)o[i].style.display=\"none\";for(i=0;i<a.length;i++)s=a[i],e.source===s.contentWindow&&(s.removeAttribute(\"style\"),\"height\"===t.message?(1e3<(r=parseInt(t.value,10))?r=1e3:~~r<200&&(r=200),s.height=r):\"link\"===t.message&&(r=new URL(s.getAttribute(\"src\")),n=new URL(t.value),c.test(n.protocol))&&n.host===r.host&&l.activeElement===s&&(d.top.location.href=t.value))}},d.addEventListener(\"message\",d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage,!1),l.addEventListener(\"DOMContentLoaded\",function(){for(var e,t,s=l.querySelectorAll(\"iframe.wp-embedded-content\"),r=0;r<s.length;r++)(t=(e=s[r]).getAttribute(\"data-secret\"))||(t=Math.random().toString(36).substring(2,12),e.src+=\"#?secret=\"+t,e.setAttribute(\"data-secret\",t)),e.contentWindow.postMessage({message:\"ready\",secret:t},\"*\")},!1)))}(window,document);\n\/\/# sourceURL=https:\/\/www.healthbenefitstimes.com\/glossary\/wp-includes\/js\/wp-embed.min.js\n<\/script>\n","description":"A genetic disease that results in the body\u2019s inability to manufacture antibodies.Rare immunological disorder characterized by the virtual absence of gamma globulins (immunoglobulins) from the blood serum and resultant heightened susceptibility to infection. It may be congenital (sex-linked and persistent or transient during the first few weeks of life) or acquired (often as the result of a cancer and\/or its treatment).A total deficiency of the plasma protein gamma globulin. Compare hypogammaglobulinemia.A broad term pert to disorders marked by an almost complete lack of immunoglobulins or antibodies. The cause is abnormal B lymphocyte function. Agammaglobulinemias cause severe immunodeficiencies, with recurrent infections. Treatments include immunoglobulins, antibiotics, and bone marrow transplantation.Amidst the intricate composition of our blood, a notable absence emerges\u2014a deficiency in gamma globulins. Within this context, the primary focus lies on antibodies, which serve as the prominent gamma globulins of interest. Thus, this condition denotes a significant scarcity of antibodies, essential guardians of our immune system, leaving one susceptible to various threats and underscoring the need for careful consideration and proactive measures to safeguard against potential vulnerabilities."}