| Wiskott, Arthur | <person> 20th century German paediatrician. See: Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome | <haematology, syndrome> An sex-linked genetic disorder occurring in male children that is characterised by thrombocytopenia, eczema, melena and susceptibility to bacterial infections due to severe immunodeficiency (both cell-mediated and IgM production). Associated with increased incidence of leukaemia. Inheritance: sex-linked (X chromosome). (06 Oct 1997) |