Freund's adjuvant

Freund's adjuvant definition - medical

Freund's adjuvant (froindz)

noun
A substance consisting of killed microorganisms, such as mycobacteria, in an oil and water emulsion that is administered to induce and enhance the formation of antibodies.

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