immunocompetence

See also: immunocompétence

English

Etymology

From immuno- +‎ competence.

Noun

immunocompetence (countable and uncountable, plural immunocompetences)

1. (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

Related terms

• immunocompetent (adj)
• immunocompromised
• immunodeficient
• immunopotential
• immunoresponse
• immunosuppressed