Coadjuvancy

/koʊˌæd.dʒu.vən.si/ noun

Definition

The state or quality of working together to help or support something; mutual assistance.

Etymology

From co- + adjuvancy (the quality of helping), built on Latin adjuvare (to help). This rare noun form appears in philosophical and medical texts describing the state of mutual support between elements.

Kelly Says

Philosophers used 'coadjuvancy' to describe how different body systems work together to keep you alive—your heart and lungs have a beautiful coadjuvancy!

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