immunosuppressant
- a word derived from immunosuppressive.
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
But pregnancy acts like an immunosuppressant, telling the defense system to stand down in order to ensure the body does not inadvertently reject the growing baby.
From Salon • Jun. 3, 2024
The only treatment available to most patients -- injections of immunosuppressant steroids into the scalp -- is painful and patients often can't tolerate it.
From Science Daily • May 9, 2024
Like any transplant, there was a chance his immune system would reject the eye—but he would already need to take immunosuppressant medication for the face transplant.
From Scientific American • Nov. 9, 2023
With immunosuppressant drugs for the kidney disease, I have been in remission for three years.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 11, 2023
An immunosuppressant for the skin condition costs Toni £450 every two-and-a-half months.
From BBC • Sep. 7, 2023
