inoculate (Meaning)
inoculate (v)
introduce an idea or attitude into the mind of
introduce a microorganism into
perform vaccinations or produce immunity in by inoculation
insert a bud for propagation
impregnate with the virus or germ of a disease in order to render immune
inoculate (v. t.)
To bud; to insert, or graft, as the bud of a tree or plant in another tree or plant.
To insert a foreign bud into; as, to inoculate a tree.
To communicate a disease to ( a person ) by inserting infectious matter in the skin or flesh; as, to inoculate a person with the virus of smallpox,rabies, etc. See Vaccinate.
Fig.: To introduce into the mind; -- used especially of harmful ideas or principles; to imbue; as, to inoculate one with treason or infidelity.
inoculate (v. i.)
To graft by inserting buds.
To communicate disease by inoculation.
Synonyms & Antonyms of inoculate
inoculate Sentence Examples
- The physician inoculated the patient against measles and rubella.
- Farmers inoculate their livestock to protect against deadly diseases.
- Scientists are working on a universal vaccine that can inoculate against multiple strains of influenza.
- Inoculation is a crucial step in preventing the spread of infectious diseases.
- The inoculation process involves introducing weakened or inactivated pathogens into the body.
- Immunization and inoculation are often used interchangeably to refer to the practice of providing immunity against diseases.
- Inoculating children at a young age can provide lifelong protection against certain illnesses.
- Public health campaigns promote the importance of inoculation to prevent outbreaks.
- The invention of inoculation has significantly reduced the mortality rate from infectious diseases worldwide.
- Some individuals may experience mild side effects after inoculation, such as fever or soreness at the injection site.
FAQs About the word inoculate
introduce an idea or attitude into the mind of, introduce a microorganism into, perform vaccinations or produce immunity in by inoculation, insert a bud for pro
invest,suffuse, inculcate, infuse, imbue, plant, instill, invigorate, steep, indue
eliminate, eliminate,deprive, deprive, divest, clear, strip, take (away), clear, remove
The physician inoculated the patient against measles and rubella.
Farmers inoculate their livestock to protect against deadly diseases.
Scientists are working on a universal vaccine that can inoculate against multiple strains of influenza.
Inoculation is a crucial step in preventing the spread of infectious diseases.
