Pronunciation of 'Immunosuppressant'
The word 'immunosuppressant' refers to a substance that reduces the strength of the body's immune system. It is pronounced as /ˌɪm.jə.noʊ.səˈprɛs.ənt/ in American English.
Word Origin
The word 'immunosuppressant' originates from the Latin 'immunis' meaning 'exempt' and 'suppressant' derived from 'suppress', which means to restrain or hold back.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A drug or agent that suppresses the immune response, often used to prevent organ rejection after transplants or to treat autoimmune diseases.
Pronounced as 'IM-yoo-noh-suh-PRESS-uhnt'. 'IM' as in 'immediate', 'yoo' as in 'you', 'noh' as in 'no', 'suh' as in 'suppress', 'PRESS' with emphasis, and 'uhnt' as in 'ant'.