immunocompetence

/ˌɪmjənoʊˈkɑːmpɪtəns/
noun
  1. The ability of the body's immune system to fight off infections and diseases.
    • Good nutrition is important for maintaining immunocompetence.
    • Vaccines help build immunocompetence against specific viruses.
    • The patient's immunocompetence was tested before the surgery.
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