Immunization
Alternative forms
- immunisation UK
Origin
From French immunisation, coined by Albert Calmette
Full definition of immunization
Noun
immunization
(countable and uncountable; plural immunizations)- (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.
- (US, countable) One such exposure.The first immunization a baby gets is against HBV.