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.
Words nearby azathioprine
azanian,
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azariah,
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azatadine maleate,
azathioprine,
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azcapotzalco,
azedarach
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-thī′ə-prēn′ ]
n.
An immunosuppressive agent used especially to prevent organ rejection in kidney transplant recipients.