noun

immunodeficiency

immunodeficiency

AIDS is an acquired immunodeficiency syndrome.

AIDS is an acquired immunodeficiency syndrome.

The patient suffers from a severe immunodeficiency.

The patient suffers from a severe immunodeficiency.

immunodeficiency (as a medical condition) The patient suffers from a severe immunodeficiency.

Synonyms: immune system disorder, compromised immune system

A combination of 'immuno-' (relating to immunity) and 'deficiency' (a lack or shortage).

Break it down: 'immuno' (immune system) + 'deficiency' (not enough). It means 'not enough immune system'.

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