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immunocompromised

immunocompromised

6.5
People not able to fight infections well
  • noun
  • /ˌɪmjunəˈkɑmprəˌmaɪzd/
  • Specialized
translation icon : inmunodeprimido
  • The CDC has announced that some immunocompromised people can get a fourth COVID shot.

Examples

  • And even if you're immunocompromised and having that third primary dose, it appears to be the same dose just given earlier.

  • Many immunocompromised people need to take extra precautions during flu season.

  • Immunocompromised individuals should avoid large gatherings to reduce their risk of infection.

  • Health experts recommend that immunocompromised people consult their doctors before traveling.

Synonyms

immunosuppressed
vsimmunocompromised
  • Specialized
1 7.4

Having a weak immune system makes you more likely to catch infections

refers to people affected by that weakened immune state
immunodeficient
vsimmunocompromised
  • Specialized
1 8.4

Not able to fight germs and infections well because the body's defences are weak

refers to people with generally weakened systems rather than total inability

Antonyms

healthy
695 1.0

In good body and mind condition without sickness or injury

How Immunocompromised

immunodeficiency
  • Specialized
4 6.9
immunosuppressed
  • Specialized
1 7.4
immunocompromised
  • Specialized
6.5
immune
  • Specialized
140 6.9

Surface Forms

immunocompromised singular
immunocompromised plural

Morphology

immunocompromised = compromised (transparent) = immuno + compromise + ed

The term is a productive medical formation from 'immuno-' plus 'compromised', and its meaning is straightforward from the component parts.

Etymology

As a noun, immunocompromised names people whose immune ('protected') system is compromised ('weakened'), so they have less protection against infections and are at higher risk.