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Vaccination

Description:

Vaccination refers to the process of administering a vaccine to stimulate the immune system and provide protection against specific diseases. It involves the introduction of a weakened or killed form of a microorganism or its toxins into the body, which triggers an immune response and allows the body to recognize and defend against the actual disease-causing agent more effectively in the future.

Senses:

Sense 1: Medical

In the medical sense, vaccination involves the injection or oral administration of a vaccine to prevent illnesses such as measles, influenza, polio, or hepatitis.

Example Sentence:

"I took my child to the clinic for his annual vaccination against measles and mumps."

Sense 2: Veterinary

In the veterinary sense, vaccination refers to the immunization of animals, especially pets and livestock, to protect them from contagious diseases specific to their species.

Example Sentence:

"It is essential to keep our dogs' vaccinations up to date to prevent the spread of rabies."

Sense 3: Figurative

In a figurative sense, vaccination can also refer to the process of building resistance or immunity to something non-physical, such as ideas or beliefs.

Example Sentence:

"Education is like a vaccination against ignorance."

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