semitorpid

/sɛmɪˈtɔːrpɪd/

Definitions

1. adjective

Relating to or characteristic of a condition in which an individual or population is partially resistant or immune to a disease.

“The scientists studied the semitorpid effects of the vaccine on the human subjects.”

Synonyms

  • partially-immune
  • resistant
  • semi-immune

Antonyms

  • susceptible
  • vulnerable