Freund-s-adjuvant meaning
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.
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.
noun
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Origin of freund-s-adjuvant
- After Jules T. Freund (1890–1960), Hungarian-born American immunologist
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition