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Immunization vs Preimmunization - What's the difference?

immunization | preimmunization |

As nouns the difference between immunization and preimmunization

is that immunization is (us|uncountable) the process by which an individual is exposed to a material that is designed to prime his or her immune system against that material while preimmunization is immunization in advance of an expected threat.

immunization

English

Alternative forms

* immunisation (UK)

Noun

  • (US, uncountable) The process by which an individual is exposed to a material that is designed to prime his or her immune system against that material.
    • Immunization against influenza is important for all child-care workers.
  • (US, countable) One such exposure.
    • The first immunization a baby gets is against HBV.

    Usage notes

    This term usually involves the vaccine instead of the nosode.

    Derived terms

    * active immunization, active immunisation * passive immunization, passive immunisation

    Related terms

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    preimmunization

    English

    Alternative forms

    *pre-immunization

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • immunization in advance of an expected threat