antirejection

English

Etymology

anti- +‎ rejection

Adjective

antirejection (not comparable)

(medicine) Acting to prevent rejection of a transplanted organ or tissue
- 2007 April 5, Pat Borzi, “For a Reds Prospect, Dreaming the Big League Dream, Again”, in New York Times‎:
  Like most transplant recipients, Kainer takes daily antirejection medication and takes precautions for a diminished immune system.

Translations

acting to prevent rejection of a transplanted organ or tissue

Italian: antirigetto (it)
Portuguese: antirrejeição

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