Thymoglobulin

What does "Thymoglobulin" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.

Explanation

Thymoglobulin is a type of medicine that is often used in organ transplants. It works by reducing the body's immune response to the new organ, which helps to prevent the body from rejecting the transplant. This medicine is made from the immune cells of rabbits that have been exposed to human thymus tissue.

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