Pronunciation of 'Immunosuppressant'
The word 'immunosuppressant' refers to a substance or drug that reduces the effectiveness of the immune system. It is pronounced as 'ɪˌmjuːnoʊsəˈprɛsənt' in English (en-US).
Word Origin
The word originates from the combination of 'immune' (Latin: immunis, meaning 'exempt') and 'suppressant' (from Latin: supprimere, meaning 'to press down').
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A substance or drug that suppresses or reduces the activity of the immune system, often used in medical treatments such as organ transplants or autoimmune diseases.
Pronounced as 'ih-MYOO-noh-suh-PRESS-uhnt', with stress on the third syllable 'PRESS'. 'ih' as in 'bit', 'MYOO' as in 'mule', 'noh' as in 'no', 'suh' as in 'sofa', 'PRESS' as in 'press', and 'uhnt' as in 'blunt'.