immunosuppressive
Immune System Suppression
Plain-language definition
Treatments that reduce immune system activity. Used when the immune system attacks the body's own tissues, as in uveitis, NMO, and myasthenia gravis.
Where this term comes up
“Methotrexate is an immunosuppressant medication used to reduce reliance on steroids in various inflammatory and autoimmune conditions affecting the visual system.”
Medication · Methotrexate
“Chronic or recurrent uveitis may require steroid-sparing immunosuppressive therapy”
Condition · Uveitis (Iritis)
“Treatment includes aggressive lubrication, prescription anti-inflammatory drops, punctal plugs, and sometimes systemic immunosuppressive medications”
- Category
- Immune system term
- Also written as
- immunosuppression, immunosuppressant, immunosuppressants
Immunology terms describe immune-system activity, antibodies, inflammation, or autoimmune processes that can affect the eyes and nerves.
Related glossary terms
- autoimmune
Self-Attacking Immune Response
- MRI
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
- bilaterally
On Both Sides
- cornea
Clear Front Window
- OCT
Optical Coherence Tomography
- steroid-sparing
Reducing Steroid Dependence
A note on medical context
A glossary definition can explain a word, but it cannot tell you whether a symptom or test result is serious. If this term came from an article, use the full article and your clinician's guidance for context.