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anergy

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anergy
1. a lack of strength.
2. the failure of the body to respond to an allergen or antigen.
See also: Disease and Illness
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.anergy - reduction or lack of an immune response to a specific antigen
immunological disorder - a disorder of the immune system
2.anergy - inactivity and lack of energy
inaction, inactiveness, inactivity - the state of being inactive


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