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immunocompromization en · NOUN

Etymology

From immuno- + compromization.

Meanings

  1. (uncountable) The inability to respond to an infection due to an impaired immune system.
    • Fungal keratitis is typically an opportunistic infection of the cornea usually following trauma to the cornea, poor compliance with contact lens care, or severe immunocompromization. 2006, Amar Agarwal, Handbook of Ophthalmology, page 276: