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immunosuppressive

American  
[im-yuh-noh-suh-pres-iv, ih-myoo-] / ˌɪm jə noʊ səˈprɛs ɪv, ɪˌmju- /

adjective

  1. capable of causing immunosuppression.

    immunosuppressive drugs.


noun

  1. Pharmacology. Also immunosuppressor any substance that results in or effects immunosuppression.

immunosuppressive British  
/ ˌɪmjʊnəʊsəˈprɛsɪv /

noun

  1. any drug used for immunosuppression

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

adjective

  1. of or relating to such a drug

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Other Word Forms


Etymology

Origin of immunosuppressive

First recorded in 1960–65; immuno- + suppressive ( def. )


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It can also create an immunosuppressive environment that limits the ability of the immune system to attack the cancer.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 4, 2026

Another option would be to use the hydrogel microspheres to release immunosuppressive drugs directly around the graft.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 7, 2026

He also stressed that the recovery period after the transplant would be extremely delicate, with transplant receivers needing to be on immunosuppressive medications for life.

From BBC ● Jun. 17, 2026

The central goal is straightforward but bold: restore insulin-producing beta cells in people with T1D without requiring immunosuppressive drugs.

From Science Daily ● Mar. 2, 2026

Figures are different for immunosuppressive drug-only Part B coverage.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 23, 2026

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