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immunosuppressive

/ˌɪm.jə.noʊ.səˈpres.ɪv/

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adjective

/ˌɪm.jə.noʊ.səˈpres.ɪv/C2formalmedical
  • ruОписывает вещество или лечение, которое снижает активность или эффективность иммунной системы.

Describes a substance or treatment that reduces the activity or efficacy of the immune system.

  1. Suppressing immune responseC1formalmedical

    Relating to a substance or treatment that reduces the body's natural immune response, often used to prevent rejection of transplanted organs or to treat autoimmune diseases.

    ruИммуносупрессивный

    • The patient was given immunosuppressive drugs after the kidney transplant.
    • Immunosuppressive therapy helps prevent the body from attacking its own tissues.
    • Long-term use of immunosuppressive medications can increase the risk of infections.

    Synonymsimmunosuppressant

Forms
  • more immunosuppressive comparative form
  • most immunosuppressive superlative form

noun

/ˌɪm.jə.nəʊ.səˈpres.ɪv/C2formalmedical
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее лекарство или агент, снижающее нормальный иммунный ответ организма, часто используемое для предотвращения отторжения пересаженных органов или для лечения аутоиммунных заболеваний.

A noun referring to a drug or agent that reduces the body's normal immune response, often used to prevent rejection of transplanted organs or to treat autoimmune conditions.

  1. Immunosuppressive drugC1formalmedical

    A medication that reduces the strength of the body's immune system, often used to prevent rejection of transplanted organs or to treat autoimmune diseases.

    ruИммунодепрессант

    • The patient was prescribed an immunosuppressive after the kidney transplant.
    • Immunosuppressives help control the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis.
    • Doctors carefully monitor patients on immunosuppressives for signs of infection.

    Synonymsimmunosuppressantimmunosuppressive drug

Forms
  • immunosuppressives plural form
  • immunosuppressives' possessive plural form
  • immunosuppressive's possessive singular form