immunocompetent

/ˈɪmjənoʊˌkɑmpədənt/
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Definitions of immunocompetent
  1. adjective
    capable of developing an immune response following exposure to an antigen
    “immunocompetent cells”
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    antonyms:
    immunodeficient
    incapable of developing an immune response following exposure to an antigen
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