Immunosuppressive
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Immunosuppressive is an adjective meaning (pharmacology, immunology) Having the capability to suppress the immune system, capable of immunosuppression.
Meaning
(pharmacology, immunology) Having the capability to suppress the immune system, capable of immunosuppression.
More Meanings
- (pharmacology, immunology) An agent which is capable of immunosuppression.
Example Sentences
It is predictable that some of these infections occur in individuals immunocompromised by malnutrition or underlying disease (notably cancer or AIDS) or by immunosuppressive therapy.
Word Forms
- immunosuppressives
Synonyms for immunosuppressive
Depending on context, synonyms include immunosuppressor, immunosuppressant.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include immunopressive, immunosupressive, suppressogenic, immunorepressive, immunoinhibitory, immunomodulatory.
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