Immunocompetence

noun

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Definitions

Noun

1
The body's capacity to develop an immune response following exposure to an antigen; full capability of a healthy immune system. countable, uncountable
"Near-synonym: immunocapability"
2
the ability to develop an immune response following exposure to an antigen wordnet

Synonyms

immunocapability immunocompetency

Antonyms

immunocompromise immunodeficiency immunosuppression

Etymology

From immuno- + competence.

Related phrases

immune response

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