| adjuvant therapy |
Treatment that is given in addition to the primary (initial) treatment. Adjuvant treatment is an addition designed to help reach the ultimate goal. Adjuvant therapy for cancer usually refers to surgery followed by chemo- or radiotherapy to help decrease the risk of the cancer recurring (coming back). In Latin "adjuvans" means to help and, particularly, to help reach a goal. Back To Top Return Previous Page
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| adjuvant therapy |
A necessary addition to current treatments. An example is chemotherapy or radiation therapy after surgery to prevent the return of cancer.
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| adjustment |
A correction applied to a subluxation in order to reduce it and restore normal nerve function.
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| adjuster |
One who investigates and assesses claims on behalf of insurers (claims adjuster or loss adjuster).
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| adjuvant chemotherapy |
Chemotherapy used along with surgery or radiation therapy.
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