immunosuppression

[im-yuh-noh-suh-presh-uhn, ih-myoo-]

noun

Pathology.

1. the inhibition of the normal immune response because of disease, the administration of drugs, or surgery.

immunosuppression

/ ˌɪmjʊnəʊsəˈprɛʃən /

noun

1. medical suppression of the body's immune system, esp in order to reduce the likelihood of rejection of a transplanted organ

immunosuppression

1. Suppression of the body's immune response, as by drugs or radiation, in order to prevent the rejection of grafts or transplants or to treat autoimmune diseases, such as systemic lupus erythematosus.

Other Word Forms

• immunosuppressed adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of immunosuppression¹

First recorded in 1960–65; immuno- + suppression

Example Sentences

She said some people were more susceptible to complications from measles than others, including small babies under the age of one, pregnant women and people with immunosuppression.

From BBC

Ms Bolton said she also had to use more energy to heat her home to keep Oliver warm, because of his immunosuppression treatment.

From BBC

One of the key contributors to glioblastoma's poor outlook is its natural immunosuppression coupled with its intrinsic diversity -- a one-two punch that limits immune successes against controlling glioblastoma in patients.

From Science Daily

However, this option requires patients to undergo immunosuppression for the rest of their lives to keep the body from rejecting the foreign beta cells.

From Science Daily

"These results give us new insights into how we might further engineer pig organs for transplant, or tailor immunosuppression treatments to improve tolerance of a foreign organ."

From Science Daily