Sirolimus
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /sɪˈɹoʊ.lɪm.əs/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Sirolimus is a noun meaning (pharmacology) An immunosuppressive drug C₅₁H₇₉NO₁₃ that is a macrocyclic lactone obtained from a soil bacterium Streptomyces hygroscopicus and is taken orally especially to prevent rejection of transplanted organs.
Meaning
(pharmacology) An immunosuppressive drug C₅₁H₇₉NO₁₃ that is a macrocyclic lactone obtained from a soil bacterium Streptomyces hygroscopicus and is taken orally especially to prevent rejection of transplanted organs.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include rapamycin, umirolimus, temsirolimus, everolimus, tacrolimus, zotarolimus.
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