inoculation

IPA(Pronunciation)

/ɪˌnɒkjʊˈleɪʃən/

Noun

countable uncountable

(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.

Japanese Meaning

（医療）抗原物質やワクチンを体内に導入すること、または予防接種として免疫を獲得させるための処置 / （微生物学）培地に微生物を接種して、培養・増殖させる行為

What is this buttons?

The doctor recommended inoculation before their trip to reduce the risk of infection.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

医師は感染リスクを減らすため、旅行前の予防接種を勧めた。

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Sense（1）

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

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.

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Sense（2）

(microbiology) The introduction of a microorganism into a culture medium.

Sense（3）

The insertion of the buds of one plant into another; grafting.

Sense（4）

An inoculum; that which is inoculated.

inoculations

（ plural ）

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