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Meaning of immunological adjuvant: A substance used to help boost the immune response to a vaccine so that less vaccine is needed.

Definition of immunological adjuvant

A substance used to help boost the immune response to a vaccine so that less vaccine is needed.

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

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