inoculation

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Synonyms: innoculation, inosculation, inculpation, insulation, incubation, inoculator, inculcation, nodulation, inoculative, loculation, poculation

Antonyms: innoculation, inosculation, inculpation, insulation, incubation, inoculator, inculcation, nodulation, inoculative, loculation, poculation

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|immunology}} The [[introduction]] of an [[antigenic]] [[substance]] or [[vaccine]] into the [[body]] to produce [[immunity]] to a specific [[disease]].
2. {{lb|en|microbiology}}{{anchor|Microbiology}} The introduction of a [[microorganism]] into a [[culture medium]].
3. The insertion of the buds of one plant into another; [[graft]]ing.
4. An [[inoculum]]; that which is inoculated.
5. {{syn of|en|prebunking}}.
6. {{lb|en|by extension}} Any technique to reduce harm by exposing oneself to a milder form of that harm.

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