immunosuppressive
adjective
capable of causing immunosuppression.
immunosuppressant
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a word derived from
immunosuppressive.
Example Sentences
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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
With immunosuppressant drugs for the kidney disease, I have been in remission for three years.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 11, 2023
Treatments often involve some variety of immunosuppressant such as a steroid drug.
From Scientific American ● Aug. 16, 2023
Following her diagnosis with Crohn's disease, she took an immunosuppressant drug for ten years which kept her condition under control, barring the occasional flare-up.
From BBC ● Nov. 2, 2022
