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.

Other Words From

• immu·no·compe·tence noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of immunocompetent¹

First recorded in 1970–75; immuno- + competent