immunocompetence

noun

im·​mu·​no·​com·​pe·​tence ˌi-myə-nō-ˈkäm-pə-tən(t)s 

i-ˌmyü-nō-

: the capacity for a normal immune response

immunocompetent

ˌi-myə-nō-ˈkäm-pə-tənt 

i-ˌmyü-nō-

adjective

Word History

Etymology

immuno- + competence

First Known Use

1966, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for immunocompetence

• competence
• incompetence

Medical Definition

immunocompetence

noun

im·​mu·​no·​com·​pe·​tence -ˈkäm-pət-ən(t)s 

: the capacity for a normal immune response

altered the immunocompetence of the lymphocytes

immunocompetent

-ənt 

adjective