Definition of 'adjuvant'

Noun

1. an additive that enhances the effectiveness of medical treatment

Adjective

1. furnishing added support; "an ancillary pump"; "an adjuvant discipline to forms of mysticism"; "The mind and emotions are auxiliary to each other"
      Synonyms: accessory adjunct ancillary appurtenant auxiliary subsidiary
2. enhancing the action of a medical treatment; "the adjuvant action of certain bacteria"

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