immunize — to protect someone against disease by introducing a vaccine or serum containing specific antibodies or antigens
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to protect someone against disease by introducing a vaccine or serum containing specific antibodies or antigens
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɪmjəˌnaɪz/
Example Sentences
- The doctor said we need to immunize our pet hamster against the zombie virus outbreak.
- Parents must ensure their children are properly immunized before traveling abroad.
- The superhero claimed that eating 100 carrots a day would immunize him against all diseases.
immunize
VERB[/ˈɪmjəˌnaɪz/]
to protect someone against disease by introducing a vaccine or serum containing specific antibodies or antigens
The doctor gave the boy a shot to immunize him, creating a glowing shield against the green virus.
IMMUNE(safe shield) + IZE(make) — the tiny pill began to make(IZE) a solid IMMUNE shield inside the body to immunize it.
First she rubbed alcohol to sanitize the skin, and then used the needle to immunize from within.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'immunis' meaning 'exempt' or 'free from', combined with the suffix '-ize' meaning 'to make' or 'to cause to be'. The Latin root itself may derive from 'in-' (not) + 'munus' (duty or service).
Breakdown
immun- (exempt, free from disease) + -ize (to make or cause to be) = immunize (to make immune or protected against disease)
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📝Examples
“The doctor said we need to immunize our pet hamster against the zombie virus outbreak.”
“Parents must ensure their children are properly immunized before traveling abroad.”
“The superhero claimed that eating 100 carrots a day would immunize him against all diseases.”
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