ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Immunocompetence

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Immunocompetence is a noun meaning (immunology) The body's capacity to develop an immune response following exposure to an antigen; full capability of a healthy immune system.

Meaning

(immunology) The body's capacity to develop an immune response following exposure to an antigen; full capability of a healthy immune system.

Example Sentences

Near-synonym: immunocapability

Word Forms

Synonyms for immunocompetence

Depending on context, synonyms include immunocompetency, immunocapability.

Antonyms for immunocompetence

Common opposites include immunocompromise, immunodeficiency, immunosuppression.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include immunocapability, immunocompetency, immunoincompetence, immunogenicity, immunoresponsiveness, immunocompromization.

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