antirejection

American  

[an-tee-ri-jek-shuhn, an-tahy‑] / ˌæn ti rɪˈdʒɛk ʃən, ˌæn taɪ‑ /

adjective

1. preventing the rejection of a transplanted organ.

   antirejection drugs.

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antirejection Scientific  

/ ăn′tē-rĭ-jĕk′shən,ăn′tī- /

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

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Etymology

Origin of antirejection

L965–70

Example Sentences

Johnson & Johnson's Cypher stent, which slowly releases the antirejection drug sirolimus, was the first drug-coated stent on the U.S. market.

From Reuters • Oct. 11, 2011

But even this would not be a perfect solution, and recipients of pig organs would probably still have to take the same rainbow of antirejection drugs recipients of human organs must now endure.

From Time Magazine Archive

For instance, organ-transplant patients whose immune systems have been suppressed by antirejection drugs have a greatly increased risk of developing virus-related malignancies.

From Time Magazine Archive

"If he received a transplant, the antirejection drugs would just throw his diabetes out of control," noted Dr. J.P.

From Time Magazine Archive

What is more, with the encouragement of the antirejection drugs, body and organ had learned to coexist in peace.

From Time Magazine Archive