sirolimus en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /sɪˈɹoʊ.lɪm.əs/ (General-American)
Etymology
From [Term?] + (mac)rol(ide) + -imus (“immunosuppressant”).
Meanings
- (uncountable) An immunosuppressive drug C₅₁H₇₉NO₁₃ that is a macrocyclic lactone obtained from a soil bacterium Streptomyces hygroscopicus and is taken orally especially to prevent rejection of transplanted organs.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| rapamycin | alternative | lexicographic |