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immunization

UK
/ˌɪmjʊnaɪˈzeɪʃən/
US
/ˌɪmjənəˈzeɪʃən/

Translations

immunizationnoun
immunizations
pl
UK
/ˌɪmjʊnaɪˈzeɪʃən/
US
/ˌɪmjənəˈzeɪʃən/
immunisationMédecine ; terme général pour le processus, l’acte et l’état d’immunisation.
Immunization has significantly reduced the prevalence of many infectious diseases.
L’immunisation a considérablement réduit la prévalence de nombreuses maladies infectieuses.
Additional translations
vaccinationSens plus spécifique : administration d’un vaccin pour induire une immunité.
Synonyms
inoculation
preventive treatment
protection
immunizing
jab
shot
vaccination
immunizationadjective
UK
/ˌɪmjʊnaɪˈzeɪʃən/
US
/ˌɪmjənəˈzeɪʃən/
Used attributively in combinations such as "immunization schedule", "immunization clinic".
vaccinalMédecine ; se dit surtout de ce qui concerne la vaccination.
Parents were given information about the immunization schedule.
Les parents ont reçu des informations sur le calendrier vaccinal.
Synonyms
immunized
vaccinated
inoculated
protected
immune
resistant

Definitions

immunizationnoun
The process by which an individual's immune system becomes fortified against an agent (known as the immunogen).
Immunization has significantly reduced the prevalence of many infectious diseases.
The act of introducing antigenic material (such as a vaccine) into the body to induce immunity to a disease.
Routine immunization of infants begins at two months of age.
The state of being rendered immune to a disease.
Following the full course, the patient achieved immunization against hepatitis B.
immunizationadjective
Relating to or intended for immunization.
Parents were given information about the immunization schedule.
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