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/
Korean meaning: 백신이나 항체를 주입하여 질병에 대한 면역을 만들어주다, 예방접종을 하다
Korean pronunciation: 이-뮤-나이즈 (강세: 이)
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
Vaccine protects against disease
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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).
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“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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