immunocompetence en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *mey- Proto-Indo-European *moy-nósder. Proto-Italic *moinos Latin mūnus Proto-Indo-European *né Proto-Indo-European *n̥- Proto-Italic *n̥- Latin in- Proto-Indo-European *-is Proto-Indo-European *-h₂ Proto-Indo-European *-ih₂der.? Proto-Italic *-is Latin -is Latin in- -is Latin immūnisder. Middle French immunbor. Middle English English immune Ancient Greek -ο- (-o-)der. Latin -o-bor. English -o- English immuno- English competence English immunocompetence From immuno- + competence.
Meanings
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(countable, uncountable) The body's capacity to develop an immune response following exposure to an antigen; full capability of a healthy immune system.
Near-synonym: immunocapability
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| immunocompetences | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Antonyms
immunosuppression · immunocompromise · immunodeficiency
Relateds
immunocompromised · immunocompetent · immunodeficient · immunosuppressed · immunoresponse · immunopotential