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The ability to develop an immune response following exposure to an antigen.

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Usage examples (9)
  • Increased testosterone may impose an immunocompetence handicap on the bearer and only the best males can carry this handicap.
  • Although the effects of winter warming on eggs, increased UV-B radiation levels on leaves, and immunocompetence on caterpillars are likely to increase future damage to...
  • Postdoctoral position in population dynamics, genetics and immunocompetence: Dijon, Burgundy region, France
  • Alternation in immunocompetence during stress, breavement and depression, focus on neuroendocrine regulation.
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