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Definition of Sabin vaccine
1. Noun. An oral vaccine (containing live but weakened poliovirus) that is given to provide immunity to poliomyelitis.
Exact synonyms: Opv, Oral Poliovirus Vaccine, Topv, Trivalent Live Oral Poliomyelitis Vaccine
Generic synonyms: Poliovirus Vaccine
Generic synonyms: Poliovirus Vaccine
Definition of Sabin vaccine
1. Noun. A polio vaccine that is taken by mouth, and contains the three serotypes of polio in a weakened live state. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Medical Definition of Sabin vaccine
1. Oral Polio virus Vaccine (OPV). The polio virus in opv is attenuated (weakened). The sabin vaccine is named after the american virologist albert sabin. See immunization, polio. (12 Dec 1998)
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