immunocompetence
nounEtymology From immuno- + competence.
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Immunology, Medicine, Sciences The body's capacity to develop an immune response following exposure to an antigen; full capability of a healthy immune system.
- Near-synonym: immunocapability
- Related terms
- immunocompetent, immunocompromised, immunodeficient, immunopotential, immunoresponse, immunosuppressed