immunocompromised

im·mune-com·pro·mised,

[im-yuh-noh-kom-pruh-mahyzd]

adjective

1. having a compromised or impaired immune response; immunodeficient.

immunocompromised

/ ˌɪmjʊnəʊˈkɒmprəmaɪzd /

adjective

1. having an impaired immune system and therefore incapable of an effective immune response, usually as a result of disease, such as AIDS, that damages the immune system

Word History and Origins

Origin of immunocompromised¹

First recorded in 1970–75; immuno- + compromised

Example Sentences

"Individuals who are older, immunocompromised adults and children who may have cancer, for example, are going to be afraid to go out into public."

From BBC

Dr. Elizabeth E. Hudson, regional physician chief of infectious diseases for Kaiser Permanente Southern California, said people 65 and older, and those who are immunocompromised should get vaccinated.

From Los Angeles Times

Smokers, people over the age of 50 and those who are immunocompromised or have chronic lung conditions are at higher risk of developing the disease.

From BBC

That threshold not only prevents infections from ripping through a community, but also protects those who are not able to get vaccinated because they are pregnant, immunocompromised or have other serious health issues.

From Los Angeles Times

"Those who are more vulnerable like the severely immunocompromised or those with advanced aged can be at risk of severe illness such as meningitis and life-threatening sepsis."

From BBC