inoculation — English Dictionary

Noun

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

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   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.

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

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

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4. An inoculum; that which is inoculated.

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5. Synonym of prebunking.

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6. Any technique to reduce harm by exposing oneself to a milder form of that harm.

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   Practitioners might similarly employ stress inoculation strategies wherein clients visualize binegative situations—such as being subtly invalidated […]

Noun

1. taking a vaccine as a precaution against contracting a disease

   Synonyms

   vaccination

   Broader terms

   immunizationimmunisation