Azathioprine definition
An immunosuppressive agent used especially to prevent organ rejection in kidney transplant recipients.
noun
An immunosuppressive drug, C9H7N7O2S, used to prevent rejections in transplant surgery.
noun
An immunosuppressive agent used to prevent organ rejection in kidney transplant recipients and to treat severe rheumatoid arthritis.
noun
(pharmacology) An immunosuppressant used in organ transplant and autoimmune diseases to prevent rejection.
noun
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Origin of azathioprine
- Probably from az(o)– thio– p(u)rine
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition