inoculum

The definition of an inoculum is a substance introduced into the body to create or increase the body's resistance or immunity to a disease.

(noun)

A flu vaccine is an example of an inoculum.

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See inoculum in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

material used in an inoculation, as bacteria; inoculant

Origin: ModL

See inoculum in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun pl. in·oc·u·la (-lə) or in·oc·u·lums
The material used in an inoculation. Also called inoculant.

Origin:

Origin: New Latin

Origin: , from Latin inoculāre, to graft a scion; see inoculate

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