immunocompromization

noun

The inability to respond to an infection due to an impaired immune system.

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Meanings

nounimmunocompromization (uncountable)
  1. uncountableimmunologyThe inability to respond to an infection due to an impaired immune system.

    Fungal keratitis is typically an opportunistic infection of the cornea usually following trauma to the cornea, poor compliance with contact lens care, or severe immunocompromization.

    2006, Amar Agarwal, Handbook of Ophthalmology, page 276

Origin

From immuno- + compromization.

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APA

immunocompromization. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/immunocompromization

MLA

“immunocompromization.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/immunocompromization. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “immunocompromization,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/immunocompromization.

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