vac·ci·nate
vb, -nat*ed -nat*ing vt 1 : to inoculate (a person) with cowpox virus in order to produce immunity to smallpox 2 : to administer a vaccine to usu. by injection vi : to perform or practice vaccination , n : a vaccinated individual .
Similar sounding terms: vac·ci·noid
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