antirejection

English

Etymology

anti- + rejection

Adjective

antirejection (not comparable)

  1. (medicine) Acting to prevent rejection of a transplanted organ or tissue
    • 2007 April 5, Pat Borzi, “For a Reds Prospect, Dreaming the Big League Dream, Again”, in New York Times:
      Like most transplant recipients, Kainer takes daily antirejection medication and takes precautions for a diminished immune system.

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