Cell Function
immunocompetence Audio
[ ih-myoo-noh-kom-peh-tents ]
Definitions related to immunocompetence:
  • The ability of lymphoid cells to mount a humoral or cellular immune response when challenged by antigen.
    NLM Medical Subject Headings
    U.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
  • The ability to produce a normal immune response.
    NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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