Definition of IMMUNIZATION

immunization

Meanings

Plural: immunizations

Noun

  • the act of making immune (especially by inoculation)
  • The process by which a person is safely exposed in a controlled manner to a material that is designed to prime their immune system against that material.
  • One such exposure.
  • The process by which any organism's body develops immunity against a pathogen.

Origin / Etymology

From French immunisation. Coined by Albert Calmette. Equivalent to immunize + -ation or immune + -ization.

Synonyms

immunisation

Scrabble Score: 25

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Words With Friends Score: 30

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