azathioprine

[ az-uh-thahy-uh-preen ]
/ ˌæz əˈθaɪ əˌprin /

noun Pharmacology.

a cytotoxic purine analog, C9H7N7O2S, used as an immunosuppressive in organ transplantations and in rheumatoid arthritis and connective tissue disorders.

Origin of azathioprine

1960–65; coinage apparently based on imidazol, thio-, and purine, parts of the chemical name

British Dictionary definitions for azathioprine

azathioprine
/ (ˌæzəˈθaɪəˌpriːn) /

noun

a synthetic drug that suppresses the normal immune responses of the body and is administered orally during and after organ transplantation and also in certain types of autoimmune disease. Formula: C 9 H 7 N 7 O 2 S

Word Origin for azathioprine

C20: from aza- + thio- + p ( u) rine

Medical definitions for azathioprine

azathioprine
[ ăz′ə-thīə-prēn′ ]

n.

An immunosuppressive agent used especially to prevent organ rejection in kidney transplant recipients.