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immunodeficiency

[ im-yuh-noh-di-fish-uhn-see, ih-myoo- ]

noun

, plural im·mu·no·de·fi·cien·cies.
  1. impairment of the immune response, predisposing to infection and certain malignancies.


immunodeficiency

/ ˌimjʊnəʊdɪˈfɪʃənsɪ /

noun

  1. a deficiency in or breakdown of a person's immune system
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immunodeficiency

/ ĭm′yə-nō-dĭ-fĭshən-sē,ĭ-myo̅o̅′- /

  1. The inability to produce a normal immune response, caused by an acquired or inherited disease.
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Other Words From

  • immu·no·de·ficient adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of immunodeficiency1

First recorded in 1970–75; immuno- + deficiency
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Example Sentences

"Heavy metal exposure has been linked to degenerative heart disease, immunodeficiency and increased parasite infestations, among other disease risks."

They point out that malnutrition is the leading cause of immunodeficiency worldwide.

Conversely, interventions that inhibit Rinl could be used in immunodeficiency to help the body fight disease.

HIV is human immunodeficiency virus, which damages the cells in your immune system and weakens your ability to fight everyday infections and diseases.

From BBC

Cassidy sponsored legislation, SB1344, that would require any company selling accident or health insurance in Illinois to provide coverage for abortifacients - drugs that interrupt pregnancies - hormonal therapy or immunodeficiency virus preventives.

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