Definition of immunocompetent in English:
immunocompetent
adjectiveɪˌmjuːnəʊˈkɒmpɪtəntˌɪmjʊnəʊˈkɒmpɪtəntˌimyənōˈkämpitənt
Medicine Having a normal immune response.
Example sentencesExamples
- When infected, 99% of immunocompetent patients are asymptomatic after low inoculum exposure.
- Routine revaccination of immunocompetent persons previously vaccinated with 23-valent polysaccharide vaccine is not recommended.
- Five of the six reviews reported a statistically significant reduction in pneumococcal pneumonia and bacteraemia among immunocompetent adults who were not otherwise at increased risk.
- The fungus is capable of causing disseminated infection in immunocompetent hosts and is endemic to distinct geographic regions.
- Included in the patient population were immunocompetent adults receiving ventilatory support in hospital or long-term care settings.
Derivatives
noun
Medicine These diets contain specific combinations of nutrients that enhance immunocompetence, maintain intestinal integrity, and modify the response to stress.
Example sentencesExamples
- In addition, physical factors such as the patient's general health, nutrition, and immunocompetence should be evaluated.
- Involuntary weight loss can lead to muscle wasting, decreased immunocompetence, depression and an increased rate of disease complications.
- Strong evidence suggests that dietary supplementation with arginine enhances immunocompetence in adults in humans and in animal models.
- Only a concentration at or above this one can be regarded as an indicator of immunological priming or immunocompetence.
Definition of immunocompetent in US English:
immunocompetent
adjectiveˌimyənōˈkämpitənt
Medicine Having a normal immune response.
Example sentencesExamples
- The fungus is capable of causing disseminated infection in immunocompetent hosts and is endemic to distinct geographic regions.
- Routine revaccination of immunocompetent persons previously vaccinated with 23-valent polysaccharide vaccine is not recommended.
- Five of the six reviews reported a statistically significant reduction in pneumococcal pneumonia and bacteraemia among immunocompetent adults who were not otherwise at increased risk.
- When infected, 99% of immunocompetent patients are asymptomatic after low inoculum exposure.
- Included in the patient population were immunocompetent adults receiving ventilatory support in hospital or long-term care settings.