Immunodeficient (Adjective)
Meaning
Incapable of developing an immune response following exposure to an antigen; "immunodeficient rodents".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The patient's immunodeficient state made her more susceptible to infections and diseases.
- Immunodeficient mice are often used in scientific research to study the progression of diseases.
- The immunodeficient child required regular blood transfusions to maintain a healthy immune system.
- Researchers have been studying immunodeficient individuals to better understand the human immune system.
- The immunodeficient state of the elderly population makes them more vulnerable to severe cases of influenza.