Azathioprine

//ˌeɪ.zəˈθʌɪ.ə(ʊ).pɹiːn// noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A purine antimetabolite immunosuppressant used in organ transplant and autoimmune diseases to prevent rejection. countable, uncountable

    "The patient was treated with methylprednisolone, cyclophosphamide, and azathioprine, as well as burn center protocol care with daily tankings."

  2. 2
    an immunosuppressive drug (trade name Imuran) used to prevent rejection of a transplanted organ wordnet

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imuran

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"The patient was treated with methylprednisolone, cyclophosphamide, and azathioprine, as well as burn center protocol care with daily tankings."

Etymology

From aza- + thio- + p(u)rine.

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organ transplant

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