ENGLISH DICTIONARY

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

  1. (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

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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