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Immunosuppressant

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immunosuppressant /im·mu·no·sup·pres·sant/ (-sah-pres´ant) an agent capable of suppressing immune responses.
im·mu·no·sup·pres·sant (my-n-s-prsnt, -my-)
n.
An agent that suppresses the body's immune response.
Immunosuppressant
A drug that reduces the body's natural immunity by suppressing the natural functioning of the immune system.
Mentioned in: Immunosuppressant Drugs, Polymyositis
immunosuppressant
immunosuppressive.


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