The surgical term arthrodesis is defined as

a. surgical fusion of a joint.
b. surgical breaking of a joint.
c. incision into a joint.
d. excision of a joint


a. surgical fusion of a joint

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Which of the following statements regarding Omenn syndrome is incorrect?

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