Definition of «immunosuppressive treatment»

"Immunosuppressive treatment" refers to the medical approach of intentionally weakening or suppressing the immune system to control or prevent the body's immune response. This approach is commonly used in certain medical conditions to reduce inflammation or prevent the rejection of transplanted organs.

Sentences with «immunosuppressive treatment»

Eight of Strober's 12 trial patients have now been free of immunosuppressive treatment for up to three years, although one died after three years from a heart attack unrelated to the treatment. (newscientist.com)
Conventionally, most transplant patients get six months of immunosuppressive treatment for that purpose. (sciencedaily.com)
The rejection episodes, which are often seen also in other types of transplants, could be stopped with immunosuppressive treatment. (sciencedaily.com)
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