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Immunocompetence (Noun)

Meaning

The ability to develop an immune response following exposure to an antigen.

Classification

Nouns denoting natural processes.

Examples

  • Vaccines rely on the individual's immunocompetence to elicit an effective immune response that confers protection against infectious diseases.
  • Chronic illness, medication, or aging can compromise an individual's immunocompetence, increasing susceptibility to infection.
  • Scientists studied the impact of diet and exercise on immunocompetence, with findings indicating improved immune function among subjects adhering to healthy habits.
  • Loss of immunocompetence during critical developmental stages, such as childhood, may affect lifelong health and resistance to infection.
  • Compromised immunocompetence has led researchers to focus on innovative therapies targeting diseases disproportionately affecting populations with suppressed immune function.

Antonyms

  • Immunodeficiency

Related Words

  • Immunocompetent (adjective)
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