tacrolimus

tacrolimus definition - medical

ta·cro·li·mus (tə-krōˈlə-məs)

noun
An immunosuppressive drug produced by the actinomycete Streptomyces tsukubaensis, used in combination with corticosteroids to prevent rejection of organ transplants.

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