English Explanatory Dictionary

azathioprine

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A purine antimetabolite immunosuppressant used in organ transplant and autoimmune diseases to prevent rejection.

Pronunciation

/ˌeɪ.zəˈθʌɪ.ə(ʊ).pɹiːn/ /ˌæz.əˈθaɪ.əˌpɹin/

Word forms

azathioprine azathioprines

Etymology

From aza- + thio- + p(u)rine.

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