I saw this term in a yahoo answer and the person completely lost me from this point on.
2007-05-20 07:24:56 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Other - Health
It means that they have a weakened immune system. They are much more susceptible to infections than people who have a healthy immune system.
A compromised (weakened) immune system can result from a lot of things. It can be from chemo-therapy, AIDS, an organ transplant, bone marrow transplant, or a serious illness.
2007-05-20 07:29:54 · answer #1 · answered by Annie D 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means the immune system isn't working the way it should. AIDS patients are immunocompromised, as are people with other immune system disorders, and those undergoing certain medical treatments. It makes them vulnerable to infection by organisms that people with normal immune systems would fight off easily, like some molds, bacteria, and even algae.
2007-05-20 07:32:32 · answer #2 · answered by Emmy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a compromised immune system, meaning the body is not capable of protecting itself from illness as well as a healthy body.
2007-05-20 07:29:56 · answer #3 · answered by laura 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What Does Immuno Mean
2017-02-25 13:31:04 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The immune system is not as strong as it would be in a healthy person, so you would be more likely to get sick.
2007-05-20 07:27:37 · answer #5 · answered by RadTech - BAS RT(R)(ARRT) 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Immunocompromised: Having an immune system that has been impaired by disease or treatment.
2007-05-20 07:33:59 · answer #6 · answered by ezprofits4u 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋