See Also: alpha-antitrypsin deficiency(medicine)
deficiency, alpha-1 antitrypsin(medicine)
Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency(health)
alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency(medicine)
antitrypsin deficiency(medicine)
Alpha1-antitrypsin deficiency(health)
alpha-1 antitrypsin(medicine)
Alpha-galactosidase A deficiency(health)
alpha-1-proteinase deficiency(medicine)
subterfuge(2)(dictionary)

subterfuge(2) (iou) and alpha-antitrypsin deficiency (medicine)


subterfuge(2) (iou)



subterfuge noun. L16.
[French, or late Latin subterfugium, from Latin subterfugere escape secretly, formed as SUBTER- + fugere flee.]
A statement or action resorted to in order to avoid blame or defeat, justify an argument, etc.; a means of escape; an evasion, an excuse. L16.
S. Brett I hated all the subterfuges, I hated lying to you. N. Sahgal He came Home one night, with no attempt at subterfuge,..at three a.m.
A place to which a person escapes; a retreat, a refuge. E17-M19.
A thing which provides concealment; a cloak. M17-M18.

alpha-antitrypsin deficiency (medicine)


alpha-antitrypsin deficiency
<enzyme> A specific enzyme (alpha 1 antitrypsinase) that when absent genetically can result in panacinar emphysema (lung disease) and liver disease.

There is no specific treatment for this condition Other than supportive care for the liver and lung complications.

Medications such as alpha-1proteinase inhibitor is given regularly to these patients.

Incidence: approximately 1 in 10,000.