vaccine
US /vækˈsin,ˈvækˌsin/
・UK /'væksi:n/
B2
noun
- Shot using weak disease cells to stop same disease
- A substance used to stimulate the production of antibodies and provide immunity against one or several diseases.
- A preparation of weakened or dead microorganisms, or of antibodies, administered to stimulate the production of antibodies and provide immunity against disease, especially in animals.