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Immunodeficiency: Therapies include thymus transplantation and adoptive transfer of mature T cells (ATMTC) for individuals with complete DiGeorge syndrome and appropriate prophylaxis measures and monitoring autoimmune complications for incomplete or partial DiGeorge syndrome.
U.S. National Library of Medicine(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: DiGeorge Syndrome. Congenital syndrome characterized by a spectrum of malformations including the absence of the THYMUS and PARATHYROID GLANDS resulting in T-cell immunodeficiency and HYPOCALCEMIA.