Pronunciation of 'Immunosuppressant'
The word 'immunosuppressant' refers to a substance or drug that suppresses or reduces the strength of the body's immune system. It is pronounced as 'ɪˌmjuːnoʊsəˈprɛsənt' in English (en-US).
Word Origin
The term 'immunosuppressant' originates from the combination of 'immune,' derived from Latin 'immunis' meaning 'exempt,' and 'suppressant,' from Latin 'supprimere,' meaning 'to press down.'
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A substance or drug that reduces or suppresses the activity of the immune system, often used in medical treatments such as organ transplants or autoimmune diseases.
Pronounced as 'ih-MYOO-noh-suh-PRES-uhnt,' with stress on the third syllable. 'ih' as in 'in,' 'MYOO' as in 'mute,' 'noh' as in 'no,' 'suh' as in 'sofa,' and 'PRES' as in 'press.'