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Definitions for: Adjuvant [n] an additive that enhances the effectiveness of medical treatment
[adj] (pharmacology) enhancing the action of a medical treatment; "the adjuvant action of certain bacteria"
[adj] relating to something that is added but is not essential; "an ancillary pump"; "an adjuvant discipline to forms of mysticism"; "The mind and emotions are auxilliary to each other"
Webster (1913) Definition: Ad"ju*vant, a. [L. adjuvans, p. pr. of adjuvare to
aid: cf. F. adjuvant. See Aid.]
Helping; helpful; assisting. [R.] ``Adjuvant causes.''
--Howell.
Ad"ju*vant, n.
1. An assistant. [R.] --Yelverton.
2. (Med.) An ingredient, in a prescription, which aids or
modifies the action of the principal ingredient.
Synonyms: accessory, adjunct, ancillary, appurtenant, auxiliary, helpful, subsidiary, supportive
See Also: additive
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