Definition
immunocompetent
adjective
- having a fully functional immune system capable of mounting an effective immune response to pathogens and antigens
Usage: medical/scientific term; commonly used in immunology and clinical contexts
Examples
- Immunocompetent individuals typically recover from common infections without complications.
- The vaccine is most effective in immunocompetent patients.
- Immunocompetent mice were used in the laboratory study to test the new drug.
- After treatment, the patient's immune system became immunocompetent again.
- Immunocompetent hosts can usually control latent viral infections.