1. a substance added to a vaccine to enhance the body’s immune response
Usage: medical
2. something that helps or assists; an aid
Usage: formal

1. serving to help or assist; auxiliary
Usage: formal

Examples

• The vaccine contains an adjuvant to boost immunity.
• Aluminum salts are commonly used as adjuvants in vaccines.
• The therapy was used as an adjuvant to the main treatment.
• Physical therapy served as an adjuvant measure in his recovery.
• The adjuvant chemotherapy helped prevent cancer recurrence.
• She provided adjuvant support during the difficult project.
• The adjuvant treatment improved the patient’s outcome.