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Definition & Meaning of "adjuvant"in English

Adjuvant
01

a substance added to vaccines to boost immune response and increase effectiveness

Examples
Physical therapy serves as an adjuvant to surgery for rehabilitation.
adjuvant
01

increasing the effectiveness of a primary treatment

Examples
Radiation therapy was given as an adjuvant to surgery.
02

providing additional support or reinforcement

Examples
Volunteers served as adjuvant assistance during the relief effort.
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