bubble boy disease

English

Etymology

Some sufferers have become famous for living in a sterile environment, or a "bubble".

Noun

bubble boy disease (uncountable)

  1. (medicine, medical genetics) Severe combined immunodeficiency.
    Synonym: bubble boy syndrome
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