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Definition of Immunocompetent
Medically reviewed by Dr. Otari Nergadze, Neurosurgeon | Updated: January 2026
Immunocompetent: Able to develop an immune response. An immunocompetent body is able to
recognize antigens and act against them. Immuno-
competent is the opposite of immunodeficient.
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