| immunosuppression |
Suppression of the body's immune system and its ability to fight infections or disease. Immunosuppression may be deliberately induced with drugs, as in preparation for bone marrow or other organ transplantation to prevent rejection of the donor tissue. It may also result from certain diseases such as AIDS or lymphoma or from anticancer drugs.
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| immunization |
A technique used to cause an immune response that results in resistance to a specific disease, especially an infectious disease.
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| immunoassay |
A test that uses the binding of antibodies to antigens to identify and measure certain substances. Immunoassays may be used to diagnose disease. Also, test results can provide information about a disease that may help in planning treatment (for example, when estrogen receptors are measured in breast cancer).
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| immunocompetence |
The ability to produce a normal immune response.
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| immunocompromised |
Having a weakened immune system caused by certain diseases or treatments.
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