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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Recent Examples on the Web Other types of immunosuppressants include mycophenolate mofetil and azathioprine, which are normally used for organ transplant patients and to manage certain chronic diseases, but are sometimes prescribed off-label for very severe eczema. — Jessie Van Amburg, Health.com, 30 Nov. 2021

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“Azathioprine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/azathioprine. Accessed 14 Aug. 2022.

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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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