CEFR C2

azathioprine

noun

Meaning

A medication that suppresses the immune system, used to prevent organ transplant rejection and to treat autoimmune conditions like rheumatoid arthritis.

Examples

The doctor monitored the patient's blood counts closely while they were taking azathioprine.
Azathioprine is often used in combination with other drugs to manage inflammatory bowel disease.

Synonyms: immunosuppressant, medication, drug, therapeutic agent

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azathioprine (C2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˌeɪzəˈθaɪəpriːn/

Definition

A medication that suppresses the immune system, used to prevent organ transplant rejection and to treat autoimmune conditions like rheumatoid arthritis.

Examples

The doctor monitored the patient's blood counts closely while they were taking azathioprine.
Azathioprine is often used in combination with other drugs to manage inflammatory bowel disease.

How to Use azathioprine

azathioprine for [condition] (prepositional phrase): the medical condition being treated — "The doctor prescribed azathioprine for Crohn's disease."
be on azathioprine (collocation): to be currently taking the medication — "She has been on azathioprine for three years."

Synonyms of azathioprine

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