Definition of Immunosuppressive

1. Adjective. Of or relating to a substance that lowers the body's normal immune response and induces immunosuppression.

Partainyms: Immunosuppression

2. Noun. A drug that lowers the body's normal immune response.

Definition of Immunosuppressive

1. Adjective. (pharmacology) Having the capability to suppress the immune system, capable of immunosuppression. ¹

2. Noun. (pharmacology) An agent which is capable of immunosuppression. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Medical Definition of Immunosuppressive

1. 1. Denoting or inducing immunosuppression. Synonym: immunosuppressant. (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Immunosuppressive

immunostaining
immunostainings
immunostains
immunostimulant
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immunotherapeutics

Literary usage of Immunosuppressive

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. A Lifelong Passion: Nicholas and Alexandra: Their Own Story by Andrei Maylunas (2005)
"As smoking has an immunosuppressive effect, a possible role of smoking in UC ... The present study provides no evidence that the immunosuppressive effect of ..."

2. Xenotransplantation: International Policy Issues by Elettra Ronchi, N.Y) New York Academy of Sciences (Ne, New York Academy of Sciences, OECD (1999)
"The second approach to preventing graft rejection is to suppress the patient's immune system with immunosuppressive drugs. In l98l. the first randomised ..."

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