Definitions for adjuvant

Definitions for (noun) adjuvant

Main entry: adjuvant

Definition: an additive that enhances the effectiveness of medical treatment


Definitions for (adj) adjuvant

Main entry: adjuvant

Definition: enhancing the action of a medical treatment

Usage: the adjuvant action of certain bacteria


Main entry: auxiliary, ancillary, accessory, adjunct, adjuvant, appurtenant

Definition: furnishing added support

Usage: an ancillary pump; an adjuvant discipline to forms of mysticism; The mind and emotions are auxiliary to each other


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