About The Word Vaccination

Bay Area Crosswords

Learn about the word Vaccination to help solve your crossword puzzle. Discover Vaccination definitions and meaning, origins, synonyms, related terms and more at the free Crossword Dictionary.

Vaccination

Vaccination Meaning & Definition
Vaccination Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Vaccination?

[n] taking a vaccine as a precaution against contracting a disease
[n] the scar left following innoculation with a vaccine

Synonyms | Synonyms for Vaccination: inoculation

Related Terms | Find terms related to Vaccination:

See Also | cicatrice | cicatrix | immunisation | immunization | scar

Vaccination In Webster's Dictionary

\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}. Note: In recent use, vaccination sometimes includes inoculation with any virus as a preventive measure; as, vaccination of cholera.

More Crossword Puzzle Words

A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z

Cross Word Of The Day

  • Ajuga ‐ bugle
  • Agriculture secretary ‐ the position of the head of the Department of Agriculture; "the…
  • Tonic ‐ a medicine that strengthens and invigorates [n] (music) the first…
  • Donjon ‐ the main tower within the walls of a medieval castle…
  • Instrument of punishment ‐ an instrument designed and used to punish a…
  • Rife with(p) ‐ abundantly filled; "garden abounding with flowers"; "rich in…
  • Broadcast area ‐ the area over which a radio or tv transmission can…
  • Shrug off ‐ minimize the importance of, brush aside; "Jane shrugged off the…
  • Nominee ‐ a politician who is running for…
  • Percept ‐ the representation of what is perceived; basic component in the…