sirolimus

sirolimus definition - medical

si·ro·li·mus (sə-rōˈlə-məs)

noun
An immunosuppressive drug produced by the actinomycete Streptomyces hygroscopicus, used in combination with cyclosporine and corticosteroids to prevent rejection of transplanted tissues or organs.

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