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inoculating

/ɪˈnɒkjʊleɪtɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does inoculating mean?

verb

To introduce a vaccine or a pathogen into a person or animal in order to build immunity, or to introduce a new idea or influence into a person or group.

Example

"The doctor inoculated the patient with a weakened form of the virus to build up their immune system."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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