suppressive

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After receiving the transplants, the mice no longer needed immune suppressive drugs or insulin at any point during the six-month study.

From Science Daily • Nov. 26, 2025

In addition to previously known short-term immune system adjustments, the researchers found that the mother's body keeps a longer-term supply of immune suppressive T cells that specifically recognize the next fetus by the same couple.

From Science Daily • Sep. 21, 2023

That is why I believe protecting libraries from suppressive movements is a societal necessity.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 24, 2023

The church also says it never declared any of the women suppressive.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 30, 2022

The metaphysical healers do away with these suppressive methods of treatment and allow Nature's acute cleansing and healing efforts to run their natural course.

From Nature Cure by Lindlahr, Henry