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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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Origin of immunocompetent

First recorded in 1970–75; immuno- + competent
Related formsim·mu·no·com·pe·tence, noun
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British Dictionary definitions for immunocompetence

immunocompetence

noun
  1. the capacity of the immune system to carry out its function of distinguishing alien from endogenous material; ability of the body to resist disease
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immunocompetence in Medicine

immunocompetent

(ĭm′yə-nō-kŏm′pĭ-tənt, ĭ-myōō′-)
adj.
  1. Having the normal bodily capacity to develop an immune response following exposure to an antigen.
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Related formsim′mu•no•com′pe•tence n.
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