 adjuvant |
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| 1. | [ adjective ] (pharmacology) enhancing the action of a medical treatment | |
| Examples: | "the adjuvant action of certain bacteria" |
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| Related terms: | pharmacology helpful | |
| 2. | [ adjective ] relating to something that is added but is not essential | |
| Synonyms: | adjunct ancillary appurtenant auxiliary subsidiary accessory | |
| Examples: | "an ancillary pump" "an adjuvant discipline to forms of mysticism" "The mind and emotions are auxilliary to each other" |
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| Related terms: | supportive | |
| 3. | [ noun ] an additive that enhances the effectiveness of medical treatment | |
| Related terms: | additive | |
