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inoculation

 

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Noun inoculation has 1 sense
  1. inoculation, vaccination - taking a vaccine as a precaution against contracting a disease
    --1 is a kind of immunization, immunisation
    Derived form: verb inoculate3

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Inoculation

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Part of speech: Noun

Definition: The action of introducing a microorganism, vaccine, or antigenic substances into the body to stimulate the production of antibodies and provide immunity against diseases.

Sense 1: Medical

Definition: The act or process of injecting a vaccine or a fluid containing weakened or dead pathogens into someone's body to make them immune to a specific disease.

Example sentence: After receiving the influenza inoculation, she was protected from catching the flu.

Sense 2: Gardening

Definition: The process of introducing beneficial microorganisms or bacteria into plants or soil to protect them from harmful pests or diseases.

Example sentence: The gardeners conducted inoculation to prevent the spread of fungal infections in their plants.

Sense 3: Historical

Definition: Deliberate introduction of the causative agent of a disease in a controlled manner to build resistance or study its effects.

Example sentence: The inoculation of smallpox was a significant medical breakthrough in the 18th century.

Sense 4: Figurative

Definition: The introduction of an idea, belief, or influence into someone's mind or thoughts.

Example sentence: The book was an inoculation of inspiration that ignited her passion for writing.

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