vaccine

US /vækˈsin,ˈvækˌsin/

UK /'væksi:n/

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n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Shot using weak disease cells to stop same disease
The baby needs a vaccine so he doesn't get ill
n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)A preparation of weakened or killed microorganisms, or of antigenic proteins derived from them, used to induce protective immunity in animals.
The vet administered a vaccine to the puppy to protect it from parvovirus.

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