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- US Pronunciation
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- [az-uh-thahy-uh-preen]
- /ˌæz əˈθaɪ əˌprin/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [az-uh-thahy-uh-preen]
- /ˌæz əˈθaɪ əˌprin/
Definitions of azathioprine word
- noun azathioprine a synthetic drug that suppresses the normal immune responses of the body and is administered orally during and after organ transplantation and also in certain types of autoimmune disease. Formula: C9H7N7O2S 3
- noun azathioprine an immunosuppressive drug, C9H7N7O2S, used to prevent rejections in transplant surgery 3
- noun azathioprine a cytotoxic purine analog, C 9 H 7 N 7 O 2 S, used as an immunosuppressive in organ transplantations and in rheumatoid arthritis and connective tissue disorders. 1
- noun azathioprine (pharmacology) An immunosuppressant used in organ transplant and autoimmune diseases to prevent rejection. 0
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Origin of azathioprine
First appearance:
before 1960 One of the 3% newest English words
1960-65; coinage apparently based on imidazol, thio-, and purine, parts of the chemical name
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Parts of speech for Azathioprine
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azathioprine popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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