immunization
im·mu·ni·zation
noun
1.
the act of making immune (especially by inoculation)
Origin
From French immunisation. Coined by Albert Calmette. Equivalent to immunize + -ation or immune + -ization.
Phrases
- active immunization
- immunization passport
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