azathioprine

noun

aza·thi·o·prine | \ ˌa-zə-ˈthī-ə-ˌprēn

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Definition of azathioprine

: a purine antimetabolite C₉H₇N₇O₂S used especially as an immunosuppressant

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azathioprine

noun

aza·thi·o·prine | \ ˌaz-ə-ˈthī-ə-ˌprēn

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Medical Definition of azathioprine

: a purine antimetabolite C₉H₇N₇O₂S that is used especially as an immunosuppressant — see imuran

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