English word autoadjuvant comes from English adjuvant, English auto-
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| adjuvant | English (eng) | (immunology) A substance enhancing the immune response to an antigen. [from 20th c.]. (medicine) Something that enhances the effectiveness of a medical treatment; a supplementary treatment. [from 18th c.]. (pesticide science) An additive (often a separate product) that enhances the efficacy of pesticide products, but has little or no pesticidal activity itself. [from mid 20th c.]. [...] |
| auto- | English (eng) | (from automatic) automatic. (from automobile) relating to cars or the driving of cars. Regarding oneself. |
| autoadjuvant | English (eng) | (immunology) A substance that enhances the immune response to an antigen produced by the same organism. |