Associations to the word «Inoculation»

Wiktionary

INOCULATION, noun. (immunology) The introduction of an antigenic substance or vaccine into the body to produce immunity to a specific disease.
INOCULATION, noun. (microbiology) The introduction of a microorganism into a culture medium.
INOCULATION, noun. An inoculum, what is inoculated
INOCULATION LYMPHORETICULOSIS, noun. Cat scratch disease

Dictionary definition

INOCULATION, noun. Taking a vaccine as a precaution against contracting a disease.

Wise words

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