anergy

anergy definition - medical

an·er·gy (ănˈər-jē)

noun
Absence of sensitivity to substances that would normally elicit an antigenic response.

Related Forms:

  • an·erˈgic (ă-nûrˈjĭk, ănˈər-) adjective

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