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inoculation.

The introduction of an antigenic substance or vaccine into the body to produce immunity to a specific disease.

11 characters5 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ɪˌnɒkjʊˈleɪʃən/UK/ɪˌnɑkjəˈleɪʃən/US
  1. The introduction of an antigenic substance or vaccine into the body to produce immunity to a specific disease.

    countable · uncountable
  2. The introduction of a microorganism into a culture medium.

    countable · uncountable
  3. The insertion of the buds of one plant into another; grafting.

    countable · uncountable
  4. An inoculum; that which is inoculated.

    countable · uncountable
  5. Synonym of prebunking.

    countable · uncountable
  6. Any technique to reduce harm by exposing oneself to a milder form of that harm.

    broadly · countable · uncountable
Where this word comes from

From Latin inoculātio. Equivalent to inoculate + -ion.

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