What does "sirolimus" mean?

An immunosuppressive drug C₅₁H₇₉NO₁₃ that is a macrocyclic lactone obtained from a soil bacterium Streptomyces hygroscopicus and is taken orally especially to prevent rejection of transplanted organs.

What is a synonym for "sirolimus"?

Common synonyms include: rapamycin.

How do you pronounce "sirolimus"?

Pronounced //sɪˈɹoʊ.lɪm.əs//.

Sirolimus

//sɪˈɹoʊ.lɪm.əs// noun

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Noun

1
An immunosuppressive drug C₅₁H₇₉NO₁₃ that is a macrocyclic lactone obtained from a soil bacterium Streptomyces hygroscopicus and is taken orally especially to prevent rejection of transplanted organs. uncountable

Synonyms

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rapamycin

Etymology

From [Term?] + (mac)rol(ide) + -imus (“immunosuppressant”).

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