adjuvant
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British pronunciation
/ɐd‍ʒˈuːvənt/

Definition & Meaning of "adjuvant"in English

Adjuvant
01

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

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Physical therapy serves as an adjuvant to surgery for rehabilitation.
The doctor prescribed an adjuvant to complement the main treatment plan.
adjuvant
01

increasing the effectiveness of a primary treatment

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Radiation therapy was given as an adjuvant to surgery.
Vaccines often include adjuvant compounds to improve immune response.
02

providing additional support or reinforcement

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Volunteers served as adjuvant assistance during the relief effort.
Adjuvant measures were taken to support the main operation.
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