Nephrologist Question:

What is immunosuppressant (ih-MYOON-oh-suh-PRESS-unt)?

Answer:

A drug given to suppress the natural responses of the body’s immune system. Immunosuppressants are given to transplant patients to prevent organ rejection and to patients with autoimmune diseases like lupus.

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