immunization

/ˌɪmjunəˈzeɪʃən/ /ˌɪmjənəˈzeɪʃən/

Meanings

noun

The process by which an individual is safely exposed in a controlled manner to a material that is designed to prime their immune system against that material.

Examples :

"Immunization against influenza is important for all child-care workers."

noun

One such exposure.

Examples :

"The first immunization a baby gets is against HBV."

medicine biology physiology disease

Related Words

individual noun

/ˌɘndɘˈvɘd͡ʒɘl/ /ˌɪndəˈ-/

A person considered alone, rather than as belonging to a group of people.

"He is an unusual individual."

important adjective

/ɪmˈpɔːtənt/ /ɪmˈpɔɹtənt/

Having relevant and crucial value.

"It is very important to give your daughter independence in her life so she learns from experience."

exposed verb

/ɪkˈspoʊzd/ /ɛkˈspoʊzd/

To reveal, uncover, make visible, bring to light, introduce to.

"The newspaper exposed the company's illegal dumping of waste. "

influenza noun

/ˌɪn.flu.ˈɛn.zə/

An acute contagious disease of the upper airways and lungs, caused by a virus, which rapidly spreads around the world in seasonal epidemics.

"The influenza virus spread quickly through the school, causing many students to miss class. "

controlled verb

/kənˈtɹəʊld/ /kənˈt(ʃ)ɹoʊld/

To exercise influence over; to suggest or dictate the behavior of.

"With a simple remote, he could control the toy truck."

against preposition

/əˈɡeɪnst/ /əˈɡɛ(ɪ)nst/ /əˈɡɛnst/

In a contrary direction to.

"It is hard work to swim against the current."

exposure noun

/ɪkˈspoʊʒɚ/

The condition of being exposed, uncovered, or unprotected.

"Limit your exposure to harsh chemicals. Get as much exposure to a new language as you can."

workers noun

/ˈwɜː.kəz/ /ˈwɝ.kɚz/

A person who performs labor for a living, especially manual labor.

"The factory workers assembled the cars all day. "

safely adverb

/ˈseɪfli/

In a safe manner; without risk; using caution above all else.

"The child crossed the street safely, looking both ways before stepping off the curb. "

material noun

/məˈtɪəɹɪəl/ /məˈtɪɹi.əl/

Matter which may be shaped or manipulated, particularly in making something.

"Asphalt, composed of oil and sand, is a widely used material for roads."

designed verb

/dɪˈzaɪnd/

To plan and carry out (a picture, work of art, construction etc.).

"The students designed posters for the school fair. "

process noun

/ˈpɹoʊsɛs/ /ˈpɹəʊsɛs/ /ˈpɹɑsɛs/ /pɹəˈsɛs/

A series of events which produce a result (the product).

"The process of baking a cake involves several steps, from mixing the ingredients to putting it in the oven. "