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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

vaccination

/ˌvæksɪˈneɪʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does vaccination mean?

noun

The act of introducing a vaccine into the body to produce immunity to a disease, typically by injection. A vaccine is a preparation of a weakened or killed pathogen, or a piece of a pathogen, that is used to stimulate the body's immune system to produce antibodies and immune cells that can recognize and attack the pathogen.

Example

"The doctor recommended a vaccination for the entire family to protect against the flu."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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