adjuvant
/ˈædʒ.ə.vənt/noun
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Someone who helps or facilitates; an assistant, a helper.
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Something that enhances the effectiveness of a medical treatment; a supplementary treatment.
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An additive (as in a drug) that aids or modifies the action of the principal ingredient.
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(pesticide science) An additive (often a separate product) that enhances the efficacy of pesticide products, but has little or no pesticidal activity itself.
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A substance enhancing the immune response to an antigen.
Synonyms:
accessory, assistant, attendant, satellite, secondary, subordinate, subservient, subsidiary
adjective
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Helping; helpful; assisting.
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Designating a supplementary form of treatment, especially a cancer therapy administered after removal of a primary tumour.
Synonyms:
ancillary, complementary, contributory, extra, supporting