| immunodeficiency |
Reduced function of the immune system of an animal, making it more susceptible to infectious disease. Can be an inherited defect or caused by drugs, radiation, or viruses.
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| immunosuppressive |
Something, for instance a drug, hormone, or virus, that reduces the function of the immune system of an animal. An animal with reduced function of its immune system is called 'immunosuppressed.'
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| immunostimulant |
A compound which stimulates the immune system to work more effectively to kill bacteria, viruses, or cancer cells.
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| immunosuppressive |
After having a kidney transplant, you will have to take drugs that help prevent your body from rejecting your new kidney. These drugs will need to be taken for the rest of your life. These drugs weaken the immune system, so your body does not fight the new kidney.
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| immunoglobulin |
A general term for antibodies, which bind onto invading organisms, leading to their destruction. There are five classes
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