Meaning of the word vaccine in English

What does vaccine mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

vaccine

US /vækˈsiːn/

UK /ˈvæk.siːn/

a substance put into a person's or animal's body to protect them from a disease by causing them to produce antibodies

Example:

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The new vaccine offers protection against several strains of the virus.

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Children receive various vaccines as part of their immunization schedule.

Synonym:

immunization inoculation shot

to treat a person or animal with a vaccine to produce immunity against a disease

Example:

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Doctors recommend that all children be vaccinated against measles.

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The entire population needs to be vaccinated to achieve herd immunity.

Synonym:

immunize inoculate

Related Word:

vaccination vaccinate