antilymphocyte serum

antilymphocyte serum definition - medical

an·ti·lym·pho·cyte serum (ănˌtē-lĭmˈfə-sītˌ, ănˌtī-)

noun
Abbr. ALS The globulin fraction of serum from a horse or another animal, usually used in conjunction with other immunosuppressive agents to suppress rejection of grafts or organ transplants.

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