antilymphocyte serum

noun

: a serum containing antibodies against lymphocytes that is used for suppressing graft rejection caused by lymphocyte-controlled immune responses in organ or tissue transplant recipients

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“Antilymphocyte serum.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/antilymphocyte%20serum. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.

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