Definition of Immunisation

1. Noun. The act of making immune (especially by inoculation).

Exact synonyms: Immunization
Generic synonyms: Protection
Specialized synonyms: Inoculation, Vaccination, Sensitisation, Sensitising, Sensitization, Sensitizing
Derivative terms: Immunize

Definition of Immunisation

1. Noun. (British immunology) (alternative spelling of immunization) ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Medical Definition of Immunisation

1. A process that increases an organisms reaction to antigen and therefore improves its ability to resist or overcome infection. A technique used to induce immune resistance to a specific disease in humans (or other mammals) by exposing the individual to an antigen in order to raise antibodies to that antigen. (13 Oct 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Immunisation

immune response genes
immune responses
immune sera
immune serum
immune serum globulin
immune suppressant drug
immune suppression
immune surveillance
immune system
immune systems
immune thrombocytopenia
immune thrombocytopenic purpura
immune tolerance
immunes
immunifacient
immunisation (current term)
immunisation therapy
immunisations
immunise
immunised
immunises
immunising
immunities
immunity
immunity deficiency
immunizable
immunization
immunization program
immunization schedule
immunizations

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