adjuvate

/ˈædʒuvɪteɪt/

Definitions

1. verb

to help or support something, especially a medical treatment

“The adjuvant therapy helped to prolong the patient’s life.”

2. noun

a substance or treatment that is added to a vaccine or other medication to enhance its effect

“The doctor explained the adjuvant in the new vaccine to the patient.”

Synonyms

  • assist
  • augment

Antonyms

  • hinder
  • obstruct