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immunization

/ˌɪmjʊnaɪˈzeɪʃən/

/ˌɪmjənəˈzeɪʃən/

immunizationnoun

immunizations

/ˌɪmjʊnaɪˈzeɪʃən/

/ˌɪmjənəˈzeɪʃən/

Translations

Immunization is important for preventing diseases.

Иммунизация важна для предотвращения заболеваний.

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

preventive treatment

immunizationadjective

/ˌɪmjʊnaɪˈzeɪʃən/

/ˌɪmjənəˈzeɪʃən/

Used attributively in combinations such as "immunization schedule", "immunization clinic".

Definitions

Relating to or intended for immunization.

Parents were given information about the immunization schedule.

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