Adjuvant
Pronunciation : Ad"ju*vant
Part of Speech : a.
Etymology : [L. adjuvans, p. pr. of adjuvare to aid: cf. F. adjuvant. See Aid.]
Definition : Defn: Helping; helpful; assisting. [R.] "Adjuvant causes." Howell.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
Pronunciation : Ad"ju*vant
Part of Speech : n.
Definition : 1. An assistant. [R.] Yelverton.
2. (Med.)
Defn: An ingredient, in a prescription, which aids or modifies the action of the principal ingredient.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913