immunosuppressive

American  

[im-yuh-noh-suh-pres-iv, ih-myoo-] / ˌɪm yə noʊ səˈprɛs ɪv, ɪˌmyu- /

adjective

1. capable of causing immunosuppression.

   immunosuppressive drugs.

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noun

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

immunosuppressive British  

/ ˌɪmjʊnəʊsəˈprɛsɪv /

noun

1. any drug used for immunosuppression

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adjective

1. of or relating to such a drug

Other Word Forms

• immunosuppressant
  noun

Etymology

Origin of immunosuppressive

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

Example Sentences

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 23, 2026

Higher levels of IPA change this process, altering myelopoiesis and lowering the production of immunosuppressive monocytes.

From Science Daily • Jan. 23, 2026

Organ transplant recipients are among the groups that could benefit most, since missing doses of immunosuppressive medication can quickly lead to organ rejection.

From Science Daily • Jan. 13, 2026

Through similar genetic expression approaches, the team identified two neurotoxins in scorpion venom with immunosuppressive effects.

From Science Daily • Nov. 18, 2025

PET imaging with 124I-αGal-1 showed the immunosuppressive status of the tumor microenvironment, thus enabling the prediction of ICB resistance in advance of treatment.

From Science Daily • May 14, 2024