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IMMUNODEPRESSION [1 record]

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Record 1 2010-11-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Immunology
DEF

The prevention or diminution of the immune response, as by irradiation or by administration of antimetabolites, antilymphocyte serum, or specific antibody.

CONT

Immunosuppression ... may reflect natural immunologic unresponsiveness (tolerance) [or] may be artificially induced by chemical, biological, or physical agents, or may be caused by disease.

Key term(s)
  • immune suppression

French

Domaine(s)
  • Immunologie
DEF

Diminution ou suppression des réponses immunitaires normales chez un individu.

CONT

[Le] traitement dit immunosuppresseur, [vise] à réduire les risques de réactions de rejet. Cette immunosuppression préalable peut être réalisée par irradiation corporelle totale (conduisant à détruire toutes les cellules de la moelle du receveur, et donc celles de son système immunitaire) ou par traitement médicamenteux au moyen par exemple de sérum anti-lymphocytaire.

Key term(s)
  • immuno-dépression
  • immuno-suppression

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Inmunología
DEF

Tratamiento que consiste en la administración de sustancias que alteran la capacidad del sistema inmunitario para combatir infecciones o enfermedades.

OBS

Puede ser de forma deliberada, como en la preparación de trasplantes, para evitar el rechazo por parte del huésped de los tejidos del donante; o de forma no intencionada, como resulta en el tratamiento de cáncer con quimioterapia.

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