antirejection

[ an-tee-ri-jek-shuhn, an-tahy‑ ]

adjective

1. preventing the rejection of a transplanted organ:

   antirejection drugs.

antirejection

/ ăn′tē-rĭ-jĕk′shən,ăn′tī- /

1. Preventing rejection of a transplanted tissue or organ, as a drug or treatment.

Word History and Origins

Origin of antirejection¹

L965–70