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A supplemental agent that increases the effect of the main drug. In immunology, it is an agent of organic or inorganic origin that is capable of potentiating the immune response to a concomitantly administered antigen (e.g.: Freund’s adjuvant).
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(2009). Adjuvant. In: Rovenský, J., Payer, J. (eds) Dictionary of Rheumatology. Springer, Vienna. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-211-79280-3_24
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