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antirejection

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an⋅ti⋅re⋅jec⋅tion

[an-tee-ri-jek-shuhn, an-tahy‑]
–adjective
preventing the rejection of a transplanted organ: antirejection drugs.

Origin:
l965–70
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an·ti·re·jec·tion   (ān'tē-rĭ-jěk'shən, ān'tī-)   
adj.  Preventing rejection of a transplanted tissue or organ.
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Medical Dictionary

Main Entry: an·ti·re·jec·tion
Pronunciation: -ri-'jek-sh&n
Function: adjective
: used or tending to prevent organ or tissuetransplant rejection <antirejection drugs> <antirejection treatment>
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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antirejection   (ān'tē-rĭ-jěk'shən, ān'tī-)  Pronunciation Key 
Preventing rejection of a transplanted tissue or organ, as a drug or treatment.
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