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What is the term for a patient with an immune system that is deficient and unable to defend against disease? A. septic B. allergic C. infected D. immunocompromised E. lymphatic
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immunocompromised
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D. Immunocompromised. Immunocompromization refers to the state of having an impaired or weaker immune system. Someone with this may have a hard time defending off bacteria and viruses, which could lead to infections and life threatening illnesses.
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