(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.

plural of inoculation

The active material used in an inoculation; an inoculum / (engineering) An alloyant used to refine grains in a cast microstructure.

plural of inoculant

One who inoculates. / A device used for inoculating.

The quality of being inoculable.

Capable of being inoculated. / Capable of transmitting disease, or of being transmitted, by inoculation.

Relating to inoculation.

The condition of being inoculative

plural of inoculator