Suppression of the body’s immune system so it is less able to fight infections or diseases.
Immunosuppression can be caused by certain diseases, such as AIDS or lymphoma. It may also be a side effect of certain chemotherapy drugs. Doctors may also deliberately suppress the immune system before organ or stem cell transplants to prevent rejection.
Also called immunocompromised.
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