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immunocompetent

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im·mu·no·com·pe·tent (my-n-kmp-tnt, -my-)
adj.
Having the normal bodily capacity to develop an immune response following exposure to an antigen.
immu·no·compe·tence n.
immunocompetent
adjective Capable of developing an immune response; possessing a normal immune system. Cf Immunoincompetent.
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