English Explanatory Dictionary

sirolimus

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An immunosuppressive drug C₅₁H₇₉NO₁₃ that is a macrocyclic lactone obtained from a soil bacterium Streptomyces hygroscopicus and is taken orally especially to prevent rejection of transplanted organs.

Pronunciation

/sɪˈɹoʊ.lɪm.əs/

Word forms

sirolimus rapamycin

Etymology

From [Term?] + (mac)rol(ide) + -imus (“immunosuppressant”).

Derived words

-rolimus temsirolimus
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