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Meaning
Verb
●
In Immunology:
To
introduce
an
antigenic
substance
or
vaccine
into something (e.g. the body) or someone, such
as to
produce
immunity
to a specific disease.
●
To
safeguard
or
protect
something
as if
by inoculation.
●
To
add
one
substance
to another.
●
To
graft
by
inserting
buds.
●
To
introduce
into the
mind
(used especially of
harmful
ideas
or principles).
Noun
●
Synonym of inoculum
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Origin
inoculate
English
inoculate
Middle English (1100-1500)
inoculatus
Latin
Sourced from
Etym
Synonyms
Immunize
Vaccinate
Vaccine
Spike
Imbue
Implant
Innoculate
Inoculum
Related
Immunize
Infect
Protect
Sterilize
Vaccinate
Kill
Indoctrinate
Sterilise
Isolate
Separate
Destroy
Clone
Remove
Feed
Moisten
Repitch
Shield
Topdress
Defend
Attack
Titrate
Seed
Remineralize
Entrap
Immobilize
Alienate
Poison
Colonize
Endow
Anchor
Treat
Assault
Dislodge
Lyse
Fertilize
Convince
Mix
Insert
Culturing
Reassure
Reconstitute
Agitate
Expose
Inject
Streaking
Streak
Homogenize
Exterminate
Disinfect
Incubated
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