[im-yuh-noh-suh-presh-uh
n, i-myoo-] 
| the inhibition of the normal immune response because of disease, the administration of drugs, or surgery. |
| im·mu·no·sup·pres·sion (ĭm'yə-nō-sə-prěsh'ən, ĭ-myōō'-) n. Suppression of the immune response, as by drugs or radiation, in order to prevent the rejection of grafts or transplants or to control autoimmune diseases. Also called immunodepression. im'mu·no·sup·pres'sant (-prěs'ənt) n., im'mu·no·sup·pressed' (-prěst') adj., im'mu·no·sup·pres'sive adj. |
immunosuppression im·mu·no·sup·pres·sion (ĭm'yə-nō-sə-prěsh'ən, ĭ-my&oomacr;'-)
n.
Suppression of the immune response, as by drugs or radiation, in order to prevent the rejection of grafts or transplants or control autoimmune diseases. Also called immunodepression.
immunosuppression (ĭm'yə-nō-sə-prěsh'ən, ĭ-my '-) Pronunciation Key
Suppression of the body's immune response, as by drugs or radiation, in order to prevent the rejection of grafts or transplants or to treat autoimmune diseases, such as systemic lupus erythematosus. |