Concept information
Preferred term
immunosuppression
Definition
- Immunosuppression is a natural act or medical treatment that reduces the activation or efficacy of the natural immune system in humans and animals. Generally, immunosuppression is a result of viral activity (such as human immunodeficiency virus [HIV]) or other natural causes. [Source: Encyclopedia of Global Health; Immunosuppression]
Broader concept
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URI
https://concepts.sagepub.com/social-science/concept/immunosuppression
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