immunocompetent

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

adjective

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

Origin of immunocompetent

¹

First recorded in 1970–75; immuno- + competent

Other words from immunocompetent

im·mu·no·com·pe·tence, noun

Words Nearby immunocompetent

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