Immunodeficiency (Noun)
Meaning
Immunological disorder in which some part of the body's immune system is inadequate and resistance to infectious diseases is reduced.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- People with an immunodeficiency are more susceptible to contracting illnesses such as the flu and pneumonia.
- The doctor determined that her frequent illnesses were caused by an underlying immunodeficiency that required immediate treatment.
- The medication's side effects included a type of immunodeficiency, making patients more vulnerable to infections.
- Primary immunodeficiencies can be inherited from one's parents, while secondary immunodeficiencies are often acquired through disease or medical treatment.
- Certain autoimmune disorders, when left untreated, can result in immunodeficiency and potentially be fatal.