Dictionary Entry
calcineurin inhibitor
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Meaning
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a class of immunosuppressive drugs — including tacrolimus and cyclosporin — that prevent T-cell activation by inhibiting the calcineurin-NFAT pathway
Example Sentence
After his kidney transplant, daily doses of a calcineurin inhibitor kept his body from rejecting the new organ.
Usage Note
Used by doctors after organ transplants or for severe autoimmune skin diseases to calm the immune system and prevent tissue rejection.
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