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adjunct therapy

Meaning of adjunct therapy: Another treatment used together with the primary treatment.

Definition of adjunct therapy

Another treatment used together with the primary treatment. Its purpose is to assist the primary treatment. Also called adjunctive therapy.

Written and maintained by James Murray Last updated July 21, 2026 Educational reference, not medical advice. Read the limitations.

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