adjuvant

noun

Meaning

A substance that enhances the body's immune response to an antigen or increases the efficacy of a drug.

Examples

Many modern vaccines contain an adjuvant to ensure the body produces a long-lasting protective response.
Researchers are testing a new adjuvant that could make cancer treatments more effective at lower doses.

Synonyms: helper, booster, additive, catalyst

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adjuvant

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈædʒ.ə.vənt/

Definition

A substance that enhances the body's immune response to an antigen or increases the efficacy of a drug.

Examples

Many modern vaccines contain an adjuvant to ensure the body produces a long-lasting protective response.
Researchers are testing a new adjuvant that could make cancer treatments more effective at lower doses.
The chemical acts as an adjuvant, stimulating the immune system to recognize the virus more quickly.

Synonyms of adjuvant

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