immunocompetence
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im·mu·no·com·pe·tence

noun \-ˈkäm-pə-tən(t)s\

Definition of IMMUNOCOMPETENCE

: the capacity for a normal immune response
im·mu·no·com·pe·tent \-tənt\ adjective

First Known Use of IMMUNOCOMPETENCE

1966

im·mu·no·com·pe·tence

noun \-ˈkäm-pət-ən(t)s\   (Medical Dictionary)

Medical Definition of IMMUNOCOMPETENCE

: the capacity for a normal immune response <altered the immunocompetence of the lymphocytes>
im·mu·no·com·pe·tent \-ənt\ (audio pronunciation) adjective

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