Definition

A medication that helps prevent the body from rejecting transplanted organs by suppressing the immune system.

Example

Doctors often prescribe cyclosporine to patients who have received organ transplants.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of cyclosporine?

Yeah, I think it's used to help prevent organ rejection, right?

Exactly! It's pretty important for people who get transplants.

For sure, it sounds like a lifesaver for those patients.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Cyclosporine is formed from "cyclo-" (from Greek "kyklos", meaning circle) and "sporine" (from Greek "spora", meaning seed or spore). The term refers to a cyclic peptide that has a structure resembling a circle and is derived from a fungal source, hence the connection to spores.

Memory Tip

Think of 'circle' ('cyclo-') and 'spore' ('sporine') to remember that cyclosporine is a circular compound derived from a fungal spore.

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