immunocompromization
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immunocompromization (uncountable)
- (immunology) The inability to respond to an infection due to an impaired immune system.
- 2006, Amar Agarwal, Handbook of Ophthalmology, page 276:
- Fungal keratitis is typically an opportunistic infection of the cornea usually following trauma to the cornea, poor compliance with contact lens care, or severe immunocompromization.