How to Pronounce "immunosuppressive"
word
ɪˌmjunəsoʊsəˈprɛsɪv
ih-MYOO-nuh-soh-PRES-iv
ɪˌmjuːnəʊsəˈprɛsɪv
ih-MYOO-nuh-oh-suh-PRES-iv
Definition
An immunosuppressive is a substance or drug that lowers or suppresses the strength of the body’s immune system, often used to prevent organ rejection or treat autoimmune diseases.
IPA Transcription
American English
ɪˌmjunəsoʊsəˈprɛsɪv
British English
ɪˌmjuːnəʊsəˈprɛsɪv
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ih-MYOO-nuh-soh-PRES-iv
UK
ih-MYOO-nuh-oh-suh-PRES-iv
Listen in Context
He is taking an immunosuppressive medication after his kidney transplant.
Doctors often use immunosuppressive drugs to help patients with autoimmune diseases.
Some cancer treatments have immunosuppressive effects.
"Are there any side effects to this immunosuppressive?" she asked the doctor.