inoculation

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Noun inoculation has 1 sense

inoculation, vaccination - taking a vaccine as a precaution against contracting a disease
--₁ is a kind of immunization, immunisation

Derived form: verb inoculate₃

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Inoculation

Definition:

Inoculation refers to the process of introducing a microorganism or a substance derived from it into a person or an animal's body, typically through vaccination, to stimulate the immune system and provide protection against a specific disease.

Senses:

1. Noun - The act of administering a vaccine or a microorganism into the body.

2. Noun - Introduction of a microorganism to develop immunity against a specific disease.

Examples:

1. The doctor administered the influenza vaccine through inoculation.

2. Inoculation against polio has significantly reduced the incidence of the disease.

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