Definition of "rapamycin" [rapamycin]

• An immunosuppressant, extracted from Streptomyces hygroscopicus, used in tissue transplantation. (noun)

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• "The name rapamycin is derived from the island's Polynesian name, Rapa Nui."
• "Several researchers, and the editorial in Nature, cautioned people about taking rapamycin, which is available only by prescription."
• "In my research, I study the use of a drug called rapamycin also known as Rapamune."