Immunosuppressive

Pronunciation: /ˈˌɪmjunoʊˈsəpɹɛsˈaɪˈvi/

Immunosuppressive (adjective)

  1. Describes a substance that lowers the body's ability to fight infections and diseases.

Examples

  • An immunosuppressive drug can help prevent organ rejection.
  • Immunosuppressive drugs lower the body's immune response.

Common collocations: immunosuppressive therapy, immunosuppressive effects, immunosuppressive agents

Synonyms of Immunosuppressive

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Immunosuppressive

  • — refers to substances that enhance immune response.
  • — to increase or stimulate immune activity.