Immunosuppressive
adjective
Referring to agents or treatments that lower the immune response of the body.
Immunosuppressive drugs are often used to prevent organ rejection after a transplant.
Usage tips
Neutral
immunosuppressive therapy, immunosuppressive drugs, immunosuppressive effects
adjective
Describing substances that weaken the immune system.
Certain viruses are known to have immunosuppressive effects on the body.
Usage tips
Neutral
immunosuppressive response, immunosuppressive characteristics, immunosuppressive mechanisms
adjective
Referring to agents or treatments that lower the immune response of the body.
Immunosuppressive drugs are often used to prevent organ rejection after a transplant.
Usage tips
Neutral
immunosuppressive therapy, immunosuppressive drugs, immunosuppressive effects
adjective
Describing substances that weaken the immune system.
Certain viruses are known to have immunosuppressive effects on the body.
Usage tips
Neutral
immunosuppressive response, immunosuppressive characteristics, immunosuppressive mechanisms
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Medical Usage
Immunosuppressive treatments are critical in organ transplants and autoimmune disorders.
Drugs can suppress immunity.
Pro Tip 2/3Risks and Benefits
Consider the potential increased risk of infections.
Patients must balance the need for immunosuppression with the risk of illness.
Pro Tip 3/3Contextual Awareness
Recognize that immunosuppressive can also refer to lifestyle factors that may impact immune function.
Diet and lifestyle choices play a role in immune health.
Pro Tip 1/3Medical Usage
Immunosuppressive treatments are critical in organ transplants and autoimmune disorders.
Drugs can suppress immunity.
Pro Tip 2/3Risks and Benefits
Consider the potential increased risk of infections.
Patients must balance the need for immunosuppression with the risk of illness.
Pro Tip 3/3Contextual Awareness
Recognize that immunosuppressive can also refer to lifestyle factors that may impact immune function.
Diet and lifestyle choices play a role in immune health.
Pro Tip 1/3Medical Usage
Immunosuppressive treatments are critical in organ transplants and autoimmune disorders.
Drugs can suppress immunity.
Pro Tip 2/3Risks and Benefits
Consider the potential increased risk of infections.
Patients must balance the need for immunosuppression with the risk of illness.
Pro Tip 3/3Contextual Awareness
Recognize that immunosuppressive can also refer to lifestyle factors that may impact immune function.
Diet and lifestyle choices play a role in immune health.
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