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Definition of Immunosuppressive agent

Medically reviewed by Dr. Otari Nergadze, Neurosurgeon | Updated: January 2026

Immunosuppressive agent: A medication that depresses or halts immune system activity. For example, immunosuppressive agents may be given to prevent the body from forming an immune response to an organ transplant or to treat a disease that is caused by an overactive immune system, such as rheumatoid arthritis.

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