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immunosuppression noun [U] uk / ËÉªm.jÉ.nÉÊ.sÉËpreÊ. É n / us / ËÉªm.jÉ.noÊ.sÉËpreÊ. É n / specialized âº a situation in which the body's immune system is intentionally stopped from working, or is made less effective, usually by drugs, especially in order to help the body accept an organ that has been taken from another person's body:
home / medterms medical dictionary a-z list / immunosuppressant definition Medical Definition of Immunosuppressant Immunosuppressant: An agent that can suppress or prevent the immune response. Immunosuppressants are used to prevent rejection of a transplanted organ and to treat autoimmune diseases such as psoriasis, rheumatoid arthritis, and Crohn's disease.