Meaning

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

Definitions by Sense

1. (immunology) The introduction of an antigenic substance or vaccine into the body to produce immunity to a specific disease.
2. (microbiology) The introduction of a microorganism into a culture medium.
3. The insertion of the buds of one plant into another; grafting.
4. An inoculum; that which is inoculated.
5. Synonym of prebunking.
6. (by extension) Any technique to reduce harm by exposing oneself to a milder form of that harm.

Example Sentences

We owe, also, to Lady Mary the introduction of inoculation—the moral courage she displayed; the blessing conferred by her exertions may well silence the harsh judgment which suits so little with our narrow and finite intelligence.

Practitioners might similarly employ stress inoculation strategies wherein clients visualize binegative situations—such as being subtly invalidated […]

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• inoculations

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Use inoculation when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.

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