• Immunization

    Alternative forms

    Origin

    From French immunisation, coined by Albert Calmette

    Full definition of immunization

    Noun

    immunization

    (countable and uncountable; plural immunizations)
    1. (US, uncountable) The process by which an individual is exposed to a material that is designed to prime his or her 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.

    Usage notes

    This term usually involves the vaccine instead of the nosode.

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