immunocompromise
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immunocompromise
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From immuno- + compromise.
noun
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The state of having a compromised immune system.
Some types of cancer can lead to immunocompromise.
Similar: immunodeficiency, immunosuppression · Opposite: immunocompetence, immunocompetency, immunocapability
verb immunocompromises · immunocompromising · immunocompromised
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To cause a compromised immune system.
It is predictable that some of these infections occur in individuals immunocompromised by malnutrition or underlying disease (notably cancer or AIDS) or by immunosuppressive therapy.
Similar: immunosuppress
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title = {immunocompromise},
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urldate = {2026-11-06}
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