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immunosuppressive

[ im-yuh-noh-suh-pres-iv, ih-myoo- ]

adjective

  1. capable of causing immunosuppression:

    immunosuppressive drugs.

noun

  1. Pharmacology. Also im·mu·no·sup·pres·sor [] any substance that results in or effects immunosuppression.

immunosuppressive

/ ˌɪmjʊnəʊsəˈprɛsɪv /

noun

  1. any drug used for immunosuppression

adjective

  1. of or relating to such a drug

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Derived Forms

  • ˌimmunosupˈpressant, nounadjective

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Word History and Origins

Origin of immunosuppressive1

First recorded in 1960–65; immuno- + suppressive ( def )

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Example Sentences

Unfiltered fermented grapes make ochratoxin-A, a neurotoxic, carcinogenic, immunosuppressive compound.

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