Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
inoculation
noun
/ɪˌnɒkjʊˈleɪʃən/
Definition
Inoculation is the process of introducing a vaccine into the body to produce immunity to a specific disease.
Examples
- The inoculation of children against measles is critical for public health.
- After her inoculation, she experienced mild side effects, which were expected.
- Health officials are recommending a flu inoculation for all age groups this winter.
Meaning
The act of injecting a vaccine into a person’s body to stimulate the immune response against infectious diseases.
Synonyms
- vaccination
- immunization
- shot
- jab
