vaccine

Noun
  1. Immunogen consisting of a suspension of weakened or dead pathogenic cells injected in order to stimulate the production of antibodies (synset 104524830)
    is a type of: immunizing agent, immunogen - any substance or organism that provokes an immune response (produces immunity) when introduced into the body
    subtypes:
    • dpt vaccine - abbreviation for combination vaccine against diphtheria and pertussis (whooping cough) and tetanus toxoids; usually given in a series of injections in early childhood
    • pneumococcal vaccine, pneumovax - vaccine (trade name Pneumovax) effective against the 23 most common strains of pneumococcus
    • poliovirus vaccine - vaccine prepared from poliovirus to provide immunity to poliomyelitis
    • proteosome, proteosome vaccine - a form of vaccine that can be administered by an inhaler
    same as: vaccinum

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