IMMUNODEFICIENT

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (adjective) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Incapable of developing an immune response following exposure to an antigen

Example:

immunodeficient rodents

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Adjectives

Antonym:

immunocompetent (capable of developing an immune response following exposure to an antigen)

Derivation:

immunodeficiency (immunological disorder in which some part of the body's immune system is inadequate and resistance to infectious diseases is reduced)

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