Immunosuppress

Pronunciation: /ˈˌɪmjunoʊˈsəpɹɛs/

Immunosuppress (verb)

  1. To reduce how strongly the body’s defence system reacts to germs or harmful substances.
  2. To use medicine to stop the immune system from attacking a transplanted organ.

Examples

  • The treatment immunosuppress the immune response to reduce inflammation.
  • Doctors immunosuppress the immune response when allergies are severe.

Immunosuppress (adjective)

  1. Used for medicines or treatments that lower the strength of the body’s defence system.

Examples

  • The immunosuppress treatment reduces immunity and lowers infection risk.
  • An immunosuppress plan can reduce immunity during long-term therapy.