CHEDIAK HIGASHI SYNDROME
\t͡ʃˈɛdɪˌak hɪɡˈaʃi sˈɪndɹə͡ʊm], \tʃˈɛdɪˌak hɪɡˈaʃi sˈɪndɹəʊm], \tʃ_ˈɛ_d_ɪ__ˌa_k h_ɪ_ɡ_ˈa_ʃ_i s_ˈɪ_n_d_ɹ_əʊ_m]\
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A form of phagocyte bactericidal dysfunction characterized by unusual oculocutaneous albinism, high incidence of lymphoreticular neoplasms, and recurrent pyogenic infections. In many cell types, abnormal lysosomes are present leading to defective pigment distribution and abnormal neutrophil functions. The disease is transmitted by autosomal recessive inheritance and a similar disorder occurs in the beige mouse, the Aleutian mink, and albino Hereford cattle.
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