immunocompetence

im·mu·no·com·pe·tent

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [im-yuh-noh-kom-pi-tnt, ih-myoo-]
- /ˌɪm yə noʊˈkɒm pɪ tnt, ɪˌmyu-/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [im-yuh-noh-kom-pi-tnt, ih-myoo-]
- /ˌɪm yə noʊˈkɒm pɪ tnt, ɪˌmyu-/

Definitions of immunocompetence word

adjective immunocompetence having the potential for immunologic response; capable of developing immunity after exposure to antigen. 1
noun immunocompetence The body's capacity to develop an immune response following exposure to an antigen. 1
noun immunocompetence the capacity of the immune system to carry out its function of distinguishing alien from endogenous material; ability of the body to resist disease 0

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Origin of immunocompetence

First appearance:

before 1970

One of the 2% newest English words

First recorded in 1970-75; immuno- + competent

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Parts of speech for Immunocompetence

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

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preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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immunocompetence popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 54% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 60% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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