Definition of "neoadjuvant" []

• Describing an adjuvant preparation given before a course of treatment (adjective)

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• "They both investigated the effectiveness of adding Avastin to chemotherapy given prior to surgery called neoadjuvant treatment to women with HER2-negative tumors."
• "Treatment given before surgery is called neoadjuvant therapy."
• "Chemotherapy that is delivered in this way is called neoadjuvant chemotherapy."