adjuvant
adjectivemasculine/femininetécnico/ɐdʒuˈvɐ̃tɨ/low
ad·ju·van·te
Definition
That helps or assists; a substance that enhances the action of another, especially in pharmacology or immunology.
This medication has an adjuvant component that increases its efficacy.
Radiotherapy is used as adjuvant treatment after surgery.
Common collocations
adjuvant substanceadjuvant therapy
Etymology
Do latim 'adjuvantem', acusativo de 'adjuvans'.