adjuvant
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9.0
- noun
- /ˈædʒʊvənt/
- Specialized
:
adyuvante
- Adding an adjuvant to the vaccine helped boost the body's defense against the virus.
- adjuvant therapy
- adjuvant chemotherapy
- adjuvant radiotherapy
Examples
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The researchers found that the new vaccine's adjuvant significantly improved immune responses in clinical trials.
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In our series, no advantage was achieved from adjuvant radiation or chemotherapy.
Academic text (2005) -
We also analyzed the treatment of the primary tumor, including adjuvant therapy.
Academic text (1999) -
However, for neuropathic pain, an adjuvant analgesic is likely to be the most effective treatment.
Academic text (2012) -
Current evidence appears to indicate that adjuvant radiation or chemotherapy may not be necessary for women with capsule-confined disease.
Academic text (2015) -
Fifteen of these patients had received adjuvant postoperative radiotherapy.
Academic text (2008) -
CBT may also be indicated as an adjuvant treatment for individuals who do not respond to pharmacotherapy.
Academic text (2016) -
To reduce the risk of recurrence, some women are prescribed adjuvant endocrine therapy.
Academic text (2012) -
Radiotherapy has been used extensively in the primary management of early breast cancer as adjuvant treatment after mastectomy.
Academic text (1993) -
Despite aggressive surgical resection and adjuvant radiation therapy, the prognosis is very poor.
Academic text (2010)
How Effective
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8.7
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9.0
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4.8
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38
3.7
Surface Forms
Etymology
Adjuvant comes from Latin parts ad- 'to' and juvare 'help'. So an adjuvant is something added to a drug or vaccine to 'help' it work better.