A substance used to stimulate immunity to a particular infectious disease or pathogen, typically prepared from an inactivated or weakened form of the causative agent or from its constituents or products
Examples:
Every year the flu vaccine is modified to deal with new strains of the virus
We are working right now to develop a new vaccine
Vials of vaccine in insulated cartons
Synonyms:
Inoculation
Immunization
Vaccination
Jab
FAQ's
Is it vacsine or vaccine?
The correct word is vaccine
How to pronounce vaccine?
The correct pronunciation is ˈvaksiːn
What does vaccine mean?
A substance used to stimulate immunity to a particular infectious disease or pathogen, typically prepared from an inactivated or weakened form of the causative agent or from its constituents or products