adjuvant

• Substance ou agent qui renforce l'efficacité d'un traitement médical, souvent utilisé dans les vaccins ou les thérapies pour stimuler la réponse immunitaire.

A noun referring to a substance or agent that enhances the effectiveness of a medical treatment, often used in vaccines or therapies to boost the immune response.

1. Medical additiveC1formalmedical

   A substance added to a vaccine or other medical treatment to enhance the body's immune response or improve the treatment's effectiveness.

   Adjuvant vaccinal

   • The vaccine contains an adjuvant to boost the immune response.
   • Researchers are testing a new adjuvant for cancer therapy.
   • Adjuvants are often used in allergy shots to improve their efficacy.

2. Supportive agentC2formalmedical

   A person or thing that provides additional support or assistance, especially in a medical context.

   Agent de soutien

   • The nurse acted as an adjuvant to the surgeon during the operation.
   • Adjuvant therapies are often used alongside primary treatments.
   • The drug serves as an adjuvant to the main chemotherapy regimen.

   Synonymesaccessoryadjunctaidassistantsupplementsupport