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immunocompetent

[ im-yuh-noh-kom-pi-tnt, ih-myoo- ]

adjective

  1. having the potential for immunologic response; capable of developing immunity after exposure to antigen.


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Other Words From

  • immu·no·compe·tence noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of immunocompetent1

First recorded in 1970–75; immuno- + competent

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immunocompetenceimmunocompromised