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Adjuvant — An adjuvant (from Latin, adiuvare: to aid) is a pharmacological or immunological agent that modifies the effect of other agents, such as a drug or vaccine, while having few if any direct effects when given by itself. They are often included in… … Wikipedia
aluminum precipitation — a technique for production of antibody to specific antigen, using precipitation of antigen by aluminum salts (aluminum adjuvant); the absorbed antigen forms a depot at the site of inoculation, from which it is slowly released for a prolonged… … Medical dictionary
aluminum hydroxide — n any of several white gelatinous or crystalline hydrates Al2O3·nH2O of alumina esp one Al2O3·3H2O or Al(OH)3 used in medicine as an antacid * * * Al(OH)3, used as an antacid and as a phosphate binder in treatment of urolithiasis and… … Medical dictionary
adjuvant — /aj euh veuhnt/, adj. 1. serving to help or assist; auxiliary. 2. Med. utilizing drugs, radiation therapy, or other means of supplemental treatment following cancer surgery. n. 3. a person or thing that aids or helps. 4. anything that aids in… … Universalium
Adjuvant — The Latin “adjuvans” means to help, particularly to reach a goal. Adjuvant therapy for cancer is surgery followed by chemotherapy or radiation to help decrease the risk of the cancer recurring (coming back). An adjuvant is a substance that helps… … Medical dictionary
aluminum phosphate — AlPO4, used as an adjuvant in adsorbed toxoids and vaccines, as a component (with calcium sulfate and sodium silicate) in dental cements, and, in the form of aluminum phosphate gel, as an antacid … Medical dictionary
Adjuvant 65 — trademark for a water in oil emulsion containing antigen in peanut oil with Arlacel A and aluminum monostearate as the emulsifying agent … Medical dictionary
aluminum sulfate — A type of immune adjuvant (a substance used to help boost the immune response to a vaccine). Also called alum … English dictionary of cancer terms
Immunologic adjuvant — In immunology, an adjuvant is an agent that may stimulate the immune system and increase the response to a vaccine, without having any specific antigenic effect in itself. [ [http://www.cancer.gov/templates/db alpha.aspx?CdrID=43987 Definition of … Wikipedia
Vaccine-associated sarcoma — A vaccine associated sarcoma (VAS) is a type of malignant tumor found in cats (and rarely, dogs and ferrets) that has been linked to certain vaccines. VAS has become a concern for veterinarians and cat owners alike and has resulted in changes in… … Wikipedia
