Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
adjuvanted
Adjective
/ˈædʒʊˌvæntɪd/
Definition
Referring to a formulation in which an adjuvant is used to enhance the immune response to a vaccine or therapeutic treatment.
Examples
- The flu vaccine is often adjuvanted to boost immunity.
- In clinical trials, adjuvanted vaccines showed higher efficacy compared to non-adjuvanted versions.
- Researchers are exploring new adjuvanted formulations to enhance the effectiveness of cancer therapies.
Meaning
The term ‘adjuvanted’ describes substances that are added to vaccines to improve the body’s immune response, making them more effective.
Synonyms
- Enhanced
- Fortified
- Augmented
