inoculation
ɪˌnɒkjʊˈleɪʃən
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Definition of inoculation - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
medicalTECH.introduction of a vaccine to produce immunityTECH.
  • Inoculation has saved millions from deadly diseases.
immunization vaccination
2.
biologyTECH.introduction of microorganisms into a culture mediumTECH.
  • The scientist performed an inoculation to study bacteria growth.
immunization injection vaccination
3.
prebunkingRarepreventive measure against misinformationRare
  • Inoculation against fake news is becoming essential.
immunization vaccination
4.
graftingTECH.insertion of plant buds into another plantTECH.
  • Grafting requires careful inoculation for successful growth.
budding grafting
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  • inoculation: insertion of plant buds into another plant
    insertion of plant buds into another plant

Expressions with inoculation

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military training exposing soldiers to simulated combat
The recruits underwent battle inoculation to prepare for deployment.

Origin of inoculation

Latin, inoculare (to graft)

Terms with inoculation included in their meaning

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AEFIacr.
acr: adverse event following inoculation
unexpected health issue after getting a vaccine
vaccine material
substance used for self-inoculation
health procedure
process of self-inoculation to stimulate immunity
medical
active material used in inoculation to boost immunity
medical
local infection from cowpox virus inoculation
historical medical practice
the inoculation of a person with smallpox material to induce immunity

Examples of inoculation in a sentence

  • The clinic offered free inoculation services.
  • Inoculation was necessary for the experiment.
  • The lab technician completed the inoculation process.
  • Inoculation helps people resist false information.
  • Media literacy acts as an inoculation.
  • Inoculation is crucial for the survival of the new rose variety.

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  1. French:vaccination, ensemencement, ...
  2. German:Impfung, Beimpfung, ...
  3. Italian:inoculazione, prevenzione, ...
  4. Spanish:inoculación, siembra, ...
  5. Portuguese:inoculação, proteção, ...
  6. Chinese:接种, 接种过程, ...
  7. Japanese:予防接種, 接種, ...
  8. Arabic:تَلْقِيح, التَّحْصِين المُسْبَق, ...
  9. Hebrew:חִיסּוּן, הַזְרָעָה, ...
  10. Russian:вакцинация, инокуляция, ...
  11. Ukrainian:щеплення, інокуляція, ...
  12. Hindi:टीकाकरण, संक्रमण, ...
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