word
immunosuppressant
im-yoo-noh-suh-PRES-unt
ɪˌmjuːnoʊsəˈprɛsəntListen
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Syllable breakdown
immunosuppressant
Dictionary meaning
A drug that reduces the activity of the immune system.
History and origin
Latin immunis + suppressant.
Examples
- Transplant patients take immunosuppressants to prevent organ rejection.
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