Immunosuppressant

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  • adjective. Capable of immunosuppression, immunosuppressive.
  • noun. An immunosuppressive agent.
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  • noun. a drug that lowers the body's normal immune response
  • Word Usage
    "A steroid, it's classed as an immunosuppressant, which is a good thing if you need it to suppress an autoimmune disease, such as lupus or rheumatoid arthritis, in which your body starts attacking its own tissues."
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