immunocompetent
[ im-yuh-noh-kom-pi-tnt, ih-myoo- ]
/ ˌɪm yə noʊˈkɒm pɪ tnt, ɪˌmyu- /
adjective
having the potential for immunologic response; capable of developing immunity after exposure to antigen.
OTHER WORDS FROM immunocompetent
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Medical definitions for immunocompetent
immunocompetent
[ ĭm′yə-nō-kŏm′pĭ-tənt, ĭ-myōō′- ]
adj.
Having the normal bodily capacity to develop an immune response following exposure to an antigen.