vaccine — a substance used to stimulate the production of antibodies and provide immunity against one or several diseases
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a substance used to stimulate the production of antibodies and provide immunity against one or several diseases
Pronunciation (IPA): /vækˈsiːn/
Korean meaning: 항체 생산을 자극하여 질병에 대한 면역을 제공하는 물질, 백신
Korean pronunciation: 백-신 (강세: 신)
Example Sentences
- My arm felt like a superhero punched it after getting the vaccine, but at least I'm protected!
- Children must receive certain vaccines before starting school.
- The new vaccine showed 95% effectiveness in clinical trials.
vaccine
NOUN//vækˈsiːn//
a substance used to stimulate the production of antibodies and provide immunity against one or several diseases
The vaccine arrived just before the outbreak spread through the town.
The vaccine created a shield before the virus could find a vacant target. (vac·cine → VACANT + SHIELD)
The vaccine became part of the routine — helping the city avoid another quarantine.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'vacca' meaning 'cow', derived from the practice of using cowpox virus to immunize against smallpox, as pioneered by Edward Jenner in 1796.
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📝Examples
“My arm felt like a superhero punched it after getting the vaccine, but at least I'm protected!”
“Children must receive certain vaccines before starting school.”
“The new vaccine showed 95% effectiveness in clinical trials.”
“My grandmother got her annual flu vaccine and bragged about her 'bionic immunity' all week.”
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