Meaning & use
immunosuppressed
Having a weakened immune system, often due to illness, medication, or medical treatment, and thus more vulnerable to infection.
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Immunosuppressed patients are advised to avoid crowded places during flu season.
Chemotherapy left her immunosuppressed for weeks, so visitors had to wear masks around her.
A note on using this word
Immunosuppressed describes a temporary or ongoing medical state, distinct from being simply run-down or tired.
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