FREUNDS ADJUVANT
\frjˈuːndz ɐd͡ʒˈuːvənt], \frjˈuːndz ɐdʒˈuːvənt], \f_r_j_ˈuː_n_d_z ɐ_dʒ_ˈuː_v_ə_n_t]\
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An antigen solution emulsified in mineral oil. The complete form is made up of killed, dried mycobacteria, usually M. tuberculosis, suspended in the oil phase. It is effective in stimulating cell-mediated immunity (IMMUNITY, CELLULAR) and potentiates the production of certain IMMUNOGLOBULINS in some animals. The incomplete form does not contain mycobacteria.
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