immunosuppressant

• Nom désignant un médicament ou une substance qui réduit la réponse immunitaire normale de l'organisme, souvent utilisé pour prévenir le rejet d'organes transplantés ou traiter des maladies auto-immunes.

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 diseases.

1. Immune-suppressing drugC1formalmedical

   A medication that reduces the activity and effectiveness of the immune system, often used to prevent rejection of transplanted organs or to treat autoimmune diseases.

   Immunosuppresseur (médicament)

   • The patient was prescribed an immunosuppressant after the kidney transplant.
   • Immunosuppressants help control the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis.
   • Long-term use of immunosuppressants can increase the risk of infections.

   Synonymesimmunosuppressiveimmunosuppressive drugimmunosuppressor