Meaning & use
immunocompromised
Having an immune system that is weakened and less able to fight infection or disease.
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Immunocompromised patients are advised to avoid crowded places during flu season.
Chemotherapy left him immunocompromised, so doctors monitored him closely for infections.
A note on using this word
It applies to conditions from illness, medication, or genetics that reduce the body's natural defenses.
Words with a similar meaning
immunodeficient
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