Preferred Term:
immunosuppression
Definition:
The specific failure of a normally responsive individual to make an immune response to a known antigen. It results from previous contact with the antigen by an immunologically immature individual (fetus or neonate) or by an adult exposed to extreme high-dose or low-dose antigen, or by exposure to radiation, antimetabolites, antilymphocytic serum, etc.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Full
NALT Core
NALT Core
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Entry Terms:
- immune tolerance
- immunologic deficiency
- immunological deficiency
- immunodeficiency
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/46965
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