antirejection

[ an-tee-ri-jek-shuh n, an-tahy‐ ]
/ ˌæn ti rɪˈdʒɛk ʃən, ˌæn taɪ‐ /

adjective

preventing the rejection of a transplanted organ: antirejection drugs.

Origin of antirejection

l965–70

Words nearby antirejection

antiracism, antiradical, antirecessionary, antireflection coating, antireflexive, antirejection, antireligious, antiremonstrant, antirent, antirepublican, antiresonance

Scientific definitions for antirejection

antirejection
[ ăn′tē-rĭ-jĕk′shən, ăn′tī- ]

Preventing rejection of a transplanted tissue or organ, as a drug or treatment.