immunomodulator

noun

im·​mu·​no·​mod·​u·​la·​tor ˌi-myə-nō-ˈmä-jə-ˌlā-tər 

i-ˌmyü-nō-

: a substance that affects the functioning of the immune system

immunomodulatory

ˌi-myə-nō-ˈmä-jə-lə-ˌtȯr-ē 

i-ˌmyü-nō-

adjective

Examples of immunomodulator in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Options may include topical corticosteroids or nonsteroidal immunomodulators, which are often used on sensitive areas or for long-term control. — Daryl Austin, USA Today, 7 Oct. 2025

Another ongoing double-blind, randomized clinical trial, called ADDRESS-LC, will test a different, more specific immunomodulator called bezisterim for neurocognitive long COVID. — The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2025

There are also medications called immunomodulators that help your immune system work more effectively. — Jenna Ryu, SELF, 23 May 2025

Patients who need increasing amounts of oxygen or have signs of body-wide inflammation may need to be given anti-inflammatory medications such as steroids and immunomodulators, Ostrosky said. — Alyssa Hui, Verywell Health, 5 Dec. 2023

Word History

Etymology

immuno- + modulator

First Known Use

1975, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for immunomodulator

• accelerator
• accumulator
• adjudicator
• administrator
• appropriator
• articulator
• attenuator
• bronchodilator
• collaborator
• communicator
• conciliator
• cooperator

Medical Definition

immunomodulator

noun

im·​mu·​no·​mod·​u·​la·​tor -ˈmäj-ə-ˌlāt-ər 

: a chemical agent (as methotrexate or azathioprine) that modifies the immune response or the functioning of the immune system (as by the stimulation of antibody formation or the inhibition of white blood cell activity)

immunomodulatory adjective