ada-scid

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   SCID resulting from mutation of a gene that codes for adenosine deaminase

   Broadersevere combined immunodeficiency

Questions about ada-scid

What does ada-scid mean?

ada-scid means "SCID resulting from mutation of a gene that codes for adenosine deaminase".

How many syllables are in ada-scid?

ada-scid has 3 syllables: a-da--scid. The stress falls on "a".

Is ada-scid a common word?

ada-scid is banded "Uncommon" — turns up in careful writing rather than conversation. The band comes from how often the word appears in a large corpus of everyday English, not from an editor's impression.