English Dictionary

inoculation

/ɪˌnɒkjʊˈleɪʃən/

noun

(immunology) The introduction of an antigenic substance or vaccine into the body to produce immunity to a specific disease. / (microbiology) The introduction of a microorganism into a culture medium.

The inoculation process is quick and painless.

意味（1）

(immunology) The introduction of an antigenic substance or vaccine into the body to produce immunity to a specific disease.

We owe, also, to Lady Mary the introduction of inoculation—the moral courage she displayed; the blessing conferred by her exertions may well silence the harsh judgment which suits so little with our narrow and finite intelligence.

意味（2）

(microbiology) The introduction of a microorganism into a culture medium.

意味（3）

The insertion of the buds of one plant into another; grafting.

意味（4）

An inoculum; that which is inoculated.