adjuvant

US /ˈædʒ.ə.vənt/
UK /ˈædʒ.ə.vənt/
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adiuvante

a substance which enhances the body's immune response to an antigen.

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The vaccine contains an adjuvant to boost its effectiveness.
Il vaccino contiene un adiuvante per aumentarne l'efficacia.
Certain chemicals can act as adjuvants in agricultural sprays.
Certe sostanze chimiche possono agire come adiuvanti negli spray agricoli.
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adiuvante, ausiliario

assisting or enhancing the action of a primary medical treatment, drug, or other agent.

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Adjuvant therapy is often used after surgery to prevent cancer recurrence.
La terapia adiuvante è spesso usata dopo l'intervento chirurgico per prevenire la recidiva del cancro.
The drug has an adjuvant effect when combined with other medications.
Il farmaco ha un effetto adiuvante se combinato con altri medicinali.