immunocompromised
/ˌɪmjənoʊˈkɑmprəmaɪzd/
adjective
- 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.