n 1  :  an agent that increases the effectiveness of another agent when combined with it : esp  :  a drug that acts in synergism with another  2  :  an organ (as a muscle) that acts in concert with another to enhance its effect - compare AGONIST1 ANTAGONISTa   .
 
 
 
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