A medication that suppresses the immuune system by blocking the production of some immune cells and curbing the action of others Intravenous pyelogram (IVP) - An X-ray of the kidney and bladder
An Immunosuppressive is a medication, such as Cytoxan or Imuran, that suppresses the immune system
A treatment or condition resulting in downregulation of immune responses Drugs such a Cyclosporin and steroids are immunosuppressive, but in different ways Prolonged immunosuppression usually allows infection to take hold