拒絶反応
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Meanings
1
(transplant) rejection; immune rejection
Medical term for the body's immune system attacking a transplanted organ or tissue.
After transplant surgery, immunosuppressants are used to prevent rejection.
2
strong negative reaction; backlash; rejection (figurative)
Figurative extension: a strong, often emotional, rejection or resistance to an idea, person, or change.
There was a strong backlash from employees against the new rule.
He sometimes shows a strong negative reaction to people he meets for the first time.
Usage patterns
- 拒絶反応が起こるfor a (transplant) rejection reaction to occur
Rejection can occur after a transplant.
- 〈事〉に拒絶反応を示すto show a strong (emotional) rejection toward something
He reacted with strong resistance to the new system.
- 拒絶反応を抑えるto suppress a rejection reaction (medically)
The rejection reaction can be suppressed with medication.
- 〈事〉に拒絶反応を起こすto have a strong negative/instinctive reaction to something
Some people react with instant rejection just at hearing that word.