immunocompetence
- noun
- /ˌɪmjunəˈkɒmpɪtəns/
- Specialized
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inmunocompetencia
- The doctor explained that immunocompetence is crucial for recovering from infections.
Examples
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Gleeson, M. (2000). The scientific basis of practical strategies to maintain immunocompetence in elite athletes. Exercise Immunology Review, 6, 75-101.
Academic text (2009) -
However, TNM does not take into account important patient-related factors such as the host's functional status, comorbidities, immunocompetence, and symptom severity.
Academic text (1999) -
A healthy diet can significantly enhance an individual's immunocompetence after vaccinations.
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Maintaining optimal immunocompetence helps the body effectively combat diseases.
Antonyms
- Specialized
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A condition in which the body's defence system is weak and cannot fight infections well
How Immunocompetent
- Specialized
- Specialized
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Surface Forms
Morphology
immunocompetence = competence (semi-transparent) = immuno + competence
Formed by the medical combining form 'immuno-' + the noun 'competence'; meaning 'ability of the immune system' is derivable but the combining form and technical register make it somewhat specialized for general learners.
Etymology
Immunocompetence joins the parts immuno- and competence; immuno- appears in the word immune and means 'protected from disease', and competence means 'ability'. So, immunocompetence means the body's ability to respond normally to a germ or vaccine.