Immunodeficiency

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ɪˌmjuːnəʊdɪˈfɪʃənsi/

Origin

- + deficiency

Full definition of immunodeficiency

Noun

1. A depletion in the body's natural immune system, or in some component of it.

Derived terms

• human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
• acquired immune deficiency syndrome/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)