inoculation

Meanings

• noun

  The act of introducing a virus, bacterium, or other microorganism into the body to produce immunity to that disease.

  - "The inoculation against polio is given as a shot."
  - "The inoculation process can be painful but necessary to prevent serious diseases."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with inoculation
occlusion , infusion , adulation

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Variants

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inoculation , inoculations

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'inoculare', which means 'to inoculate' or 'to graft'. Inoculation has been used since ancient times to prevent the spread of diseases.

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Trivia

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1. The first recorded use of inoculation dates back to China around 1000 AD.

2. Inoculation was used to prevent smallpox in the military during the American Revolutionary War.

3. The polio vaccine was developed by Jonas Salk in 1955 and was distributed free of charge to all Americans.

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Related Concepts

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1. Vaccine: A substance or preparation that is administered to provide immunity against a specific disease.

2. Immunization: The process of providing immunity to a disease, usually through the administration of a vaccine.

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Culture

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Inoculation has played a significant role in human history, particularly in the prevention of smallpox. The smallpox vaccine, developed by Edward Jenner in 1796, is considered one of the greatest achievements in medical history. Inoculation has also been depicted in literature, art, and music, such as in the novel 'Jonathan Livingston Seagull' by Richard Bach, where the character learns to 'inoculate' himself against fear.

How to Memorize "inoculation"

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   - Visualize a syringe being used to administer an inoculation.
   - Imagine a healthcare worker giving an inoculation to a patient.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'inoculation' with the idea of protection against diseases.
   - Think of the smallpox vaccine when you hear the word 'inoculation'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Injections Offer Complete Protection' to remember the meaning of 'inoculation'.

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