immunocompromised
adjective
uk
/ˌɪm.jə.nəʊˈkɒm.prə.maɪzd/ us
/ˌɪm.jəˌnoʊˈkɑːm.prə.maɪzd/- Immunocompromised individuals appear to be highly susceptible to the disease.
- We need an aggressive infection control program to protect immunocompromised cancer patients.
- HIV-infected persons, specifically those who are severely immunocompromised, are at high risk.
- Mice, unless immunocompromised, are extremely resistant to legionella.
- If vaccine supplies are low, they should be reserved for immunocompromised children, who are at much greater risk.
immunocompromised
noun
uk
/ˌɪm.jə.nəʊˈkɒm.prə.maɪzd/ us
/ˌɪm.jəˌnoʊˈkɑːm.prə.maɪzd/