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immunization
noun(im-mu-ni-za-tion)the act of making someone or something immune or the state of being immune : the act or result of immunizing someone or something: such as
immunization
noun(im-mu-ni-za-tion)the production of immunity in a living organism against a disease or pathogenic agent; also : treatment (as by vaccination) for the purpose of making an organism immune to a disease or pathogenic agent : the administration of an immune-producing substance
immunization
noun(im-mu-ni-za-tion)the providing of protection or exemption from something harmful or unwanted (such as legal action)
immunization
noun(im-mu-ni-za-tion)short-acting immunity acquired by transfer of antibodies (as by injection of gamma globulin)