vac·ci·na·tion
n 1 : the introduction into humans or domestic animals of microorganisms that have previously been treated to make them harmless for the purpose of inducing the development of immunity <oral > < against smallpox> < for whooping cough> 2 : the scar left by vaccinating .
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