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immunocompromised host
[ im-yuh-noh-kom-pruh-mahyzd hohst ]
Definitions related to immunocompromised host:
  • (immunocompromised) A loss of any arm of immune functions resulting in potential or actual increase in infections. This state may be reached due to specific genetic lesions, syndromes with unidentified or polygenic causes, acquired deficits from other disease states, or as result of therapy for other diseases or conditions.
    NICHD Pediatric Terminology
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
  • (immunocompromised) A loss of any arm of immune functions, resulting in potential or actual increase in infections. This state may be reached secondary to specific genetic lesions, syndromes with unidentified or polygenic causes, acquired deficits from other disease states, or as result of therapy for other diseases or conditions.
    NCI
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
  • (immunocompromised) Having a weakened immune system caused by certain diseases or treatments.
    NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
  • A human or animal whose immunologic mechanism is deficient because of an immunodeficiency disorder or other disease or as the result of the administration of immunosuppressive drugs or radiation.
    NLM Medical Subject Headings
    U.S. National Library of Medicine, 2025
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