immunocompetence

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English

Etymology

From immuno- +‎ competence.

Noun

immunocompetence (countable and uncountable, plural immunocompetences)

  1. (immunology) The body's capacity to develop an immune response following exposure to an antigen; full capability of a healthy immune system.
    Synonym: immunocompetency
    Antonyms: immunocompromise, immunodeficiency, immunosuppression
    Near-synonym: immunocapability