Pronunciation of 'Immunosuppressant'
The word 'immunosuppressant' refers to a substance or drug that reduces the strength of the body's immune system. It is pronounced as /ˌɪm.jə.noʊ.səˈprɛs.ənt/ in English (en-US).
Word Origin
The term originates from the combination of 'immuno-' (relating to the immune system) and 'suppressant' (something that suppresses).
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A substance or drug that reduces the activity of the immune system, often used to prevent organ rejection after transplantation or to treat autoimmune diseases.
Pronounced as 'IM-yuh-noh-suh-PRESS-uhnt'. 'IM' as in 'immediate', 'yuh' as in 'you', 'noh' as in 'no', 'suh' as in 'suppress', and 'PRESS-uhnt' with stress on 'PRESS'.