inoculation
noun
Simple meaning
The introduction of an antigenic substance or vaccine into the body to produce immunity to a specific disease.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ɪnɑkjəˈleɪʃən
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Definition
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noun
immunology
The introduction of an antigenic substance or vaccine into the body to produce immunity to a specific disease.
microbiology
The introduction of a microorganism into a culture medium.
An inoculum; that which is inoculated.
The insertion of the buds of one plant into another; grafting.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- C2 · Proficient
- Frequency
- Uncommon
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This meaning: (immunology) The introduction of an antigenic substance or vaccine into the body to produce immunity to a specific disease.
Used this way, inoculation is a reasonably familiar word with a faintly unfavourable edge. It turns up most in medicine or healthcare contexts.
- Emotional tone
- Slightly negative
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Moderate
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Critical or judgemental
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
Where it naturally appears
- Medicine/healthcare
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Related Words
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