Meaning of the word immunosuppressed in English

What does immunosuppressed mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

immunosuppressed

US /ˌɪm.jəˌnoʊ.səˈprest/
UK /ˌɪm.jə.nəʊ.səˈprest/

Adjective

having an immune system that is prevented from working as effectively as it should, usually as a result of a medical treatment:

Example:
Many children die from secondary infections that they contract while they are immunosuppressed during chemotherapy.
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