immunodeficiency

[im-yuh-noh-di-fish-uhn-see, ih-myoo-]

noun

plural

immunodeficiencies 

1. impairment of the immune response, predisposing to infection and certain malignancies.

immunodeficiency

/ ˌimjʊnəʊdɪˈfɪʃənsɪ /

noun

1. a deficiency in or breakdown of a person's immune system

immunodeficiency

1. The inability to produce a normal immune response, caused by an acquired or inherited disease.

Other Word Forms

• immunodeficient adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of immunodeficiency¹

First recorded in 1970–75; immuno- + deficiency

Example Sentences

"Heavy metal exposure has been linked to degenerative heart disease, immunodeficiency and increased parasite infestations, among other disease risks."

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They point out that malnutrition is the leading cause of immunodeficiency worldwide.

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Conversely, interventions that inhibit Rinl could be used in immunodeficiency to help the body fight disease.

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HIV is human immunodeficiency virus, which damages the cells in your immune system and weakens your ability to fight everyday infections and diseases.

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Cassidy sponsored legislation, SB1344, that would require any company selling accident or health insurance in Illinois to provide coverage for abortifacients - drugs that interrupt pregnancies - hormonal therapy or immunodeficiency virus preventives.

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