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IMMUNOCOMPETENT
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I. (adjective)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Capable of developing an immune response following exposure to an antigen
Example:
immunocompetent cells
Classified under:
Antonym:
immunodeficient (incapable of developing an immune response following exposure to an antigen)
Derivation:
immunocompetence (the ability to develop an immune response following exposure to an antigen)