Inoculation

noun

/ɪˌnɒkjʊˈleɪʃən/

Word Frequency: 2.2

Definitions

1.nounThe introduction of an antigenic substance or vaccine into the body to produce immunity to a specific disease.

2.nounThe introduction of a microorganism into a culture medium.

3.nounThe insertion of the buds of one plant into another; grafting.

4.nounAn inoculum; that which is inoculated.

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