| Pronunciation: | | `vaksu'neyshun
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 WordNet Dictionary |
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- [n] taking a vaccine as a precaution against contracting a disease
- [n] the scar left following innoculation with a vaccine
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| | Synonyms: | | inoculation |
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| | See Also: | | cicatrice, cicatrix, immunisation, immunization, scar |
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| Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | \Vac`ci*na"tion\, n.
The act, art, or practice of vaccinating, or inoculating with
the cowpox, in order to prevent or mitigate an attack of
smallpox. Cf. {Inoculation}.
Note: In recent use, vaccination sometimes includes
inoculation with any virus as a preventive measure; as,
vaccination of cholera.
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| Medical Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | Injection of a vaccine to create immunity. |
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| Dream Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | Dreaming of getting a vaccination, suggests that you need to overcome your vulnerability, It may also signify that you are susceptible to the charms of a person of the opposite sex.
Dreaming of seeing others get vaccinated means disappointments in love and business. |
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| Biology Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | Artificial introduction of a killed or attenuated pathogen to promot protective immunity. See vaccine. |
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