vaccine (n)
vaccinum (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 06
def immunogen consisting of a suspension of weakened or dead pathogenic cells injected in order to stimulate the production of antibodies
Outgoing links
Hypernym immunogen, immunizing agent
Derivationally related form vaccine → vaccinate
Hyponym DPT vaccine; pneumococcal vaccine, Pneumovax; poliovirus vaccine; proteosome vaccine, proteosome
Incoming links
Hypernym DPT vaccine; pneumococcal vaccine, Pneumovax; poliovirus vaccine; proteosome vaccine, proteosome
Hyponym immunogen, immunizing agent
Derivationally related form vaccinate → vaccine

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