1. Noun
A substance added to an immunogenic agent to enhance the production of antibodies.
2. Noun
A substance added to a formulation of a drug which enhances the effect of the active ingredient.
3. Adjective
Helping; helpful; assisting.
4. Noun
An assistant.
5. Noun
An ingredient, in a prescription, which aids or modifies the action of the principal ingredient.
6. Adjective
furnishing added support; "an ancillary pump"; "an adjuvant discipline to forms of mysticism"; "The mind and emotions are auxiliary to each other"
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