IMMUNOCOMPETENT

immunocompetent

(adjective) capable of developing an immune response following exposure to an antigen; “immunocompetent cells”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

immunocompetent (not comparable)

(immunology) Having a functioning immune system.

Antonyms: immunocompromised, immunodeficient

Source: Wiktionary



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