immunocompromised

immunocompromised
im·mu·no·com·pro·mised (ĭm'yə-nō-kŏmʹprə-mīzd, ĭ-myo͞o'-) adj.
Incapable of developing a normal immune response, usually as a result of disease, malnutrition, or immunosuppressive therapy.

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