immunization
Noun

immunization

  1. (US, uncountable) The process by which an individual is safely exposed in a controlled manner to a material that is designed to prime their immune system against that material.
    Immunization against influenza is important for all child-care workers.
  2. (US, countable) One such exposure.
    The first immunization a baby gets is against HBV.
Translations
  • Portuguese: imunização
  • Russian: иммуниза́ция
Translations
  • Portuguese: imunização



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