Definition of Vaccenation

Definition of Vaccenation

Vaccination. Inoculation with the matter of cowpox as a protection against smallpox, was introduced 1796-98 by Edward Jenner (q. v.), and at length adopted by the faculty after much opposition on the part of both medical men and the public.

- Wikipedia

Vac`ci*na"tion (?), n. The act, art, or practice of vaccinating, or inoculating with the cowpox, in order to prevent or mitigate an attack of smallpox. Cf. Inoculation.

&fist; In recent use, vaccination sometimes includes inoculation with any virus as a preventive measure; as, vaccination of cholera.

Vac`ci*na"tion (?), n. The act, art, or practice of vaccinating, or inoculating with the cowpox, in order to prevent or mitigate an attack of smallpox. Cf. Inoculation.

&fist; In recent use, vaccination sometimes includes inoculation with any virus as a preventive measure; as, vaccination of cholera.

- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

Inoculation with a vaccine in order to protect a particular disease or strain of disease

- The Nuttall Encyclopedia

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