ada-scid

1. 1.

   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 and divides as a-da--scid under the regular spelling rules. It is not in the CMU Pronouncing Dictionary, so that comes from how the word is written rather than from a recorded pronunciation, and no stress or phonetic transcription is claimed for it.

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.