Inoculation

Administration of a vaccine in order to stimulate the immune system to produce antibodies and, hence, immunity to disease.


An injection of any biological substance intended to confer protection against disease.


The action of inoculating someone.


Process of deliberately injecting substance into the body to produce or increase immunity to the disease associated with the substance; it may be done by placing a drop of the substance on the skin and scratching the skin in that area, by puncturing the skin, or by intra-dermal, subcutaneous, or intramuscular injection.


The introduction of infectious material or microbes into the body, usually to stimulate the development of immunity.


The introduction into the body of microorganisms, such as bacteria or viruses, that have been modified or killed, for the purpose of stimulating resistance to specific diseases. Inoculation is usually accomplished by injection and may also be referred to as immunization or vaccination. Over a period of years, inoculations have significantly decreased the number of deaths caused by serious illnesses, including smallpox, diphtheria, poliomyelitis, tetanus, and certain types of meningitis. In some cases, repeated inoculations, or booster shots, are required at certain intervals.


The introduction of a small quantity of vaccine in the process of immunization: a more general name for vaccination.


The process by which infective material is brought into the system through a small wound in the skin or in a mucous membrane. Many infectious diseases are contracted by accidental inoculation of microbes as is blood-poisoning. Inoculation is now used as a preventive measure against many infectious diseases.


The injection or introduction of an antigen or microbe into a person, animal, or organ or into a solution, growth medium, or other laboratory apparatus.


Inoculation refers to the process of introducing a small amount of a foreign substance into the body, typically through injection, with the aim of stimulating the immune system to create antibodies (protective proteins) against that substance. This process is known as active immunity. Inoculation is commonly employed to safeguard individuals from potential infections caused by specific bacteria or viruses in the future.


The process of introducing a microorganism, its toxin, or serum into the body to stimulate the production of antibodies, which later defend the person from a potential outbreak of the disease. Often referred to as preventive inoculation.


 


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