immunosuppressive

• Décrit une substance ou un traitement qui réduit l'activité ou l'efficacité du système immunitaire.

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.

   immunosuppresseur

   • 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.

   Synonymesimmunosuppressant

• Substantif désignant un médicament ou un agent qui réduit la réponse immunitaire normale de l'organisme, souvent utilisé pour prévenir le rejet d'organes transplantés ou pour 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 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.

   médicament immunosuppresseur

   • 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.

   Synonymesimmunosuppressantimmunosuppressive drug