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From immuno- +‎ deficiency.

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  • IPA(key): /ɪˌmjuːnəʊdɪˈfɪʃənsi/

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immunodeficiency (countable and uncountable, plural immunodeficiencies)

  1. A depletion in the body's natural immune system, or in some component of it.
    Synonyms: immunocompromise (noun), immunosuppression
    Antonyms: immunocompetence, immunocompetency

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