immunize

immunize definition - medical

im·mu·nize (ĭmˈyə-nīzˌ)

verb
  1. To render immune.
  2. To produce immunity in, as by inoculation.

Related Forms:

  • imˌmu·ni·zaˈtion (-nĭ-zāˈshən) noun

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