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.
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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.
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The drug has an adjuvant effect when combined with other medications.
Il farmaco ha un effetto adiuvante se combinato con altri medicinali.