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antirejection

[ an-tee-ri-jek-shuhn, an-tahy‐ ]
/ ˌæn ti rɪˈdʒɛk ʃən, ˌæn taɪ‐ /
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adjective
preventing the rejection of a transplanted organ: antirejection drugs.
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Origin of antirejection

L965–70
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Scientific definitions for antirejection

antirejection
[ ăn′tē-rĭ-jĕkshən, ăn′tī- ]

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