Immunocompetent (Adjective)
Meaning
Capable of developing an immune response following exposure to an antigen; "immunocompetent cells".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- Immunocompetent individuals can fight off the virus with minimal complications due to their healthy immune systems.
- In a typical human body, the immunocompetent cells can detect and destroy infected cells and tumor cells.
- An immunocompetent host will have an active and normal immune response when exposed to an infectious agent.
- Studies on immunocompetent mice revealed a positive correlation between immune system strength and disease resistance.
- Older adults and people with certain health conditions are more likely to be immunocompromised rather than immunocompetent, which increases their risk of infection.