inoculation

Definition

The introduction of an antigenic substance or vaccine into the body to produce immunity to a specific disease.

Etymology

From Latin inoculātio. Equivalent to inoculate + -ion.

Example Sentences

• "We owe, also, to Lady Mary the introduction of inoculation—the moral courage she displayed; the blessing conferred by her exertions may well silence the harsh judgment which suits so little with our narrow and finite intelligence."
• "Practitioners might similarly employ stress inoculation strategies wherein clients visualize binegative situations—such as being subtly invalidated […]"

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