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ad·ju·vant
I. \-vənt\ adjective
Etymology: French or Latin; French, from Latin adjuvant-, adjuvans, present participle of adjuvare to aid — more at aid
1. : serving to aid or contribute : auxiliary
< an adjuvant discipline to … forms of mysticism — Havelock Ellis >
2. : involving the use of or functioning as a medical adjuvant
< the adjuvant action of certain bacteria >
II. noun
(-s)
Etymology: French adjuvant, adjective, or Latin adjuvant-, adjuvans, present participle
: one that helps or facilitates: as
a. : an ingredient (as in a prescription or solution) that facilitates or modifies the action of the principal ingredient
< an adjuvant that dries paint >
< the beneficial activity of the spray is enhanced by adjuvants >
b. : a method, drug, or other means that enhances the effectiveness of medical treatment
< X rays and antibiotics are adjuvants to surgery >
III. \ˈajəvənt, -jüvänt, aˈjüvənt\ noun
: a substance enhancing the immune response to an antigen |