For Immunodeficiency we have terms and definitions in 5 topics. The topics are Cancer, Disease, HIV and AIDs, Medical and Nutrition.

Immunodeficiency (Cancer)

The decreased ability of the body to fight infection and disease.

Immunodeficiency (Disease)

The inability of the immune system to satisfactorily protect the body, which results in an increased susceptibility to various cancers and opportunistic infections.

Immunodeficiency (HIV and AIDs)

Breakdown in immunocompetence when certain parts of the immune system no longer function. This condition makes a person more susceptible to certain diseases.

Immunodeficiency (Medical)

Failure of the body’s immune system to fight disease

Immunodeficiency (Nutrition)

A defect in the functioning of the immune system. It can be inherited or acquired, reversible or permanent. Immunodeficiency renders the body more susceptible to illness of every type, especially infectious diseases.

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