ADJUVANTS

Noun

adjuvants

plural of adjuvant

Source: Wiktionary


ADJUVANT

Ad"ju*vant, a. Etym: [L. adjuvans, p. pr. of adjuvare to aid: cf. F. adjuvant. See Aid.]

Definition: Helping; helpful; assisting. [R.] "Adjuvant causes." Howell.

Ad"ju*vant, n.

1. An assistant. [R.] Yelverton.

2. (Med.)

Definition: An ingredient, in a prescription, which aids or modifies the action of the principal ingredient.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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