Combined Science GCSE
Weakened immune system
What Weakened immune system means in Combined Science GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Weakened immune system
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Caused by a non-communicable disease or by treatment such as immunosuppressant drugs, making a person more likely to catch communicable diseases.
Topics that use Weakened immune system
- Health issues (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
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