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inoculation

UK
/ɪˌnɒkjʊˈleɪʃən/
US
/ɪˌnɑːkjəˈleɪʃən/

Translations

inoculationnoun
inoculations
pl
UK
/ɪˌnɒkjʊˈleɪʃən/
US
/ɪˌnɑːkjəˈleɪʃən/
Inoculation is important for preventing diseases.
Вакцинация важна для предотвращения заболеваний.
The child received an inoculation against measles.
Ребенок получил прививку от кори.
Additional translations
введение
иммунизация
Synonyms
immunization
vaccination
jab
shot
injection
inoculationadjective
more inoculation
Comp.
most inoculation
Super.
UK
/ɪˌnɒk.jʊˈleɪ.ʃən/
US
/ɪˌnɑː.kjəˈleɪ.ʃən/
Used attributively before another noun to describe something relating to inoculation.
Synonyms
protected
inoculative
vaccinal
treated
inoculated
vaccinated
immunized
immunised

Definitions

inoculationnoun
The act or process of introducing a vaccine or antigenic substance into the body to produce immunity to a specific disease.
The doctor recommended an inoculation against the flu before the winter season.
A substance, such as a vaccine or serum, that is introduced into the body to produce or boost immunity to a specific disease.
The inoculation was administered to prevent the spread of the virus in the community.
The introduction of a microorganism or virus into a culture medium for growth and study.
The laboratory technician performed an inoculation to cultivate the bacteria for further analysis.
inoculationadjective
Relating to, intended for, or involved in inoculation.
All children follow an inoculation schedule recommended by health authorities.
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