OXFORD 9000
📚 noun • entry_id 14541

inoculation

/ɪˌnɒkjʊˈleɪʃən/
Meanings (ES + gloss)
vacunación
The introduction of an antigenic substance or vaccine into the body to produce immunity to a specific disease.
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…
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