immunocompromised

/ˌɪmjənoʊˈkɑmprəmaɪzd/
adjective
  1. Having a weakened immune system, making a person more vulnerable to infections and diseases.
    • Doctors recommend that immunocompromised individuals get the flu vaccine every year.
    • The hospital has a special ward for immunocompromised patients.
    • Because she is immunocompromised, she wears a mask in crowded places.
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