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Meaning of ciclosporin | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1
ˌsʌɪ.klə(ʊ)ˈspɔː.ɹɪn

Definitions

An immunosuppressive drug C₆₂H₁₁₁N₁₁O₁₂ that is a cyclic polypeptide obtained as a metabolite from a fungus (Tolypocladium inflatum) and is used especially to prevent rejection of transplanted organs and in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis and psoriasis.

uncountable

Equivalents

Suomi siklosporiini

CEFR level

C1
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This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

ciclotizolam Ciclova Română cicloxilic acid cicloxolone CICM CICO

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