Search Dictionary
Definition of immunosuppressed

immunosuppressed

/ɪˌmjuːnoʊsəˈprɛst/
im · mu · no · sup · pressed
JUMP TO:

immunosuppressed Lexical Profile

• adjective

1

Having a weakened or deliberately inhibited immune system, especially as a result of medical treatment, medication, or underlying illness.

Example

"Because organ transplant recipients are immunosuppressed, they must take extra precautions to avoid common respiratory infections."

Synonyms
View all synonyms for immunosuppressed
Antonyms
View all antonyms for immunosuppressed

Word Nuance & Usage

While often used interchangeably with 'immunocompromised', 'immunosuppressed' specifically implies that the immune system's reduction is caused by targeted medical treatment (such as chemotherapy or anti-rejection drugs after an organ transplant), whereas 'immunocompromised' is a broader umbrella term for any weakened immune state.

• Rhymes for immunosuppressed

• Nearby Words

immunizer
immunocomplex
immunology
immunosuppressed
immutable
imp
impact

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Immunosuppressed. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/immunosuppressed
Built for writers, students, and competitive word game players, Wordmom combines an uncluttered English dictionary and thesaurus with fast, pattern-based word finders so you can verify definitions, synonyms, and high-scoring tile plays in one place.
Word Games & Solvers
Word FinderScrabble Word FinderWords With Friends CheatWordle SolverAnagram Solver
Dictionary & Reference
DictionarySynonymsAntonymsWords
Community
Contact UsEditorial PolicyPrivacy PolicyTerms and Conditions
© 2016–2026 Wordmom Network. All rights reserved. Made with for word lovers everywhere.
Disclaimer: SCRABBLE® is a registered trademark. All intellectual property rights in and to the game are owned in the U.S.A. and Canada by Hasbro Inc., and throughout the rest of the world by J.W. Spear & Sons Limited of Maidenhead, Berkshire, England, a subsidiary of Mattel Inc. Mattel and Spear are not affiliated with Hasbro. Words With Friends® is a registered trademark of Zynga Inc. Wordle® is a registered trademark of The New York Times Company. Other referenced game titles and tournament lexicon codes (including NASPA NWL and WESPA/HarperCollins CSW) are trademarks of their respective owners. Wordmom is an independent reference utility for educational and entertainment purposes and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Hasbro, Mattel, Spear, Zynga, The New York Times Company, NASPA, WESPA, or HarperCollins Publishers. All game names are referenced strictly under nominative fair use to indicate compatibility.