noun
- a substance or agent that modifies or regulates the function of the immune system, either by enhancing or suppressing immune responses
Usage: medical/pharmaceutical term; often used in clinical and research contexts
Examples
- The drug acts as an immunomodulator to help the body fight the infection more effectively.
- Researchers are developing new immunomodulators to treat autoimmune diseases.
- Interferon is a well-known immunomodulator used in cancer therapy.
- The immunomodulator reduced inflammation by regulating T-cell activity.
- Several immunomodulators are currently in clinical trials for COVID-19 treatment.
- Doctors prescribed an immunomodulator to strengthen the patient's weakened immune system.