adjuvant Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun an additive that enhances the effectiveness of medical treatment
  2. adjective satellite furnishing added support
    auxiliary; accessory; adjunct; ancillary; appurtenant.
    • an ancillary pump
    • an adjuvant discipline to forms of mysticism
    • The mind and emotions are auxiliary to each other
  3. adjective satellite enhancing the action of a medical treatment
    • the adjuvant action of certain bacteria

WordNet

Ad"ju*vant adjective
Etymology
L. adjuvans, p. pr. of adjuvare to aid: cf. F. adjuvant. See Aid.
Definitions
  1. Helping; helpful; assisting. R. "Adjuvant causes." Howell.
Ad"ju*vant noun
Definitions
  1. An assistant. R. Yelverton.
  2. (Med.) An ingredient, in a prescription, which aids or modifies the action of the principal ingredient.

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