immunosuppression

Noun

The act of suppressing or inhibiting the immune system.

ریشه

The word 'immunosuppression' is formed by combining the prefix 'immuno-' meaning 'immune' and the noun 'suppression' meaning 'the act of suppressing or inhibiting'.

مثال

• Immunosuppression is often necessary after organ transplantation.
• Certain medications can cause immunosuppression as a side effect.
• The goal of immunosuppression is to prevent the body from rejecting the transplanted organ.

ترکیب‌های رایج

Immunosuppression therapy Induced immunosuppression Chronic immunosuppression