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immunosuppressed

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im·mu·no·sup·pres·sion  (my-n-s-prshn, -my-)
n.
Suppression of the immune response, as by drugs or radiation, in order to prevent the rejection of grafts or transplants or to control autoimmune diseases. Also called immunodepression.
immu·no·sup·pressant (-prsnt) n.
immu·no·sup·pressed (-prst) adj.
immu·no·sup·pressive adj.
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Adj.1.immunosuppressed - of persons whose immune response is inadequate


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