immunocompetence
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See also: immunocompétence
English
[edit]Etymology
[edit]From immuno- + competence.
Noun
[edit]immunocompetence (countable and uncountable, plural immunocompetences)
- (immunology) The body's capacity to develop an immune response following exposure to an antigen; full capability of a healthy immune system.
- Synonym: immunocompetency
- Antonyms: immunocompromise, immunodeficiency, immunosuppression
- Near-synonym: immunocapability