Immunocompromise
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Immunocompromise is a noun meaning (medicine) The state of having a compromised immune system.
Meaning
(medicine) The state of having a compromised immune system.
More Meanings
- (medicine, transitive) To cause a compromised immune system.
Example Sentences
Some types of cancer can lead to immunocompromise.
It is predictable that some of these infections occur in individuals immunocompromised by malnutrition or underlying disease (notably cancer or AIDS) or by immunosuppressive therapy.
Word Forms
- immunocompromises
- immunocompromising
- immunocompromised
Synonyms for immunocompromise
Depending on context, synonyms include immunodeficiency, immunosuppression, immunosuppress.
Antonyms for immunocompromise
Common opposites include immunocompetence, immunocompetency, immunocapability.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include immunocompromization, immunocompromisation, immunoincompetence, immunoinsufficiency, immunodysfunction, immunocompetency.
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