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adjunctive therapy

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

Definition of adjunctive therapy

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

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

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