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 'ˌɪm.jə.noʊ.səˈprɛs.ənt' in English (en-US).
The term 'immunosuppressant' originates from the combination of 'immune' (from Latin 'immunis', meaning 'exempt') and 'suppressant' (from Latin 'supprimere', meaning 'to press down'). It is a medical term widely used in pharmacology and immunology.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A drug or substance that reduces or suppresses the activity of the immune system, often used to prevent organ rejection after transplantation or to treat autoimmune diseases.
Pronounced as 'IM-yuh-noh-suh-PRESS-uhnt'. 'IM' as in 'immediate', 'yuh' as in 'you', 'noh' as in 'no', 'suh' as in 'suppress', 'PRESS' as in 'press', and 'uhnt' as in 'assistant'.