As a noun inoculation
is (immunology) the introduction of an antigenic substance or vaccine into the body to produce immunity to a specific disease.
As a verb inculcate is
to teach by repeated instruction.
inoculation
Noun
(
en noun)
(immunology) The introduction of an antigenic substance or vaccine into the body to produce immunity to a specific disease.
(microbiology) The introduction of a microorganism into a culture medium.
An inoculum, what is inoculated
Related terms
* inoculant
* inoculate
* inoculative
* inoculator
* inoculum
See also
* immunisation
* vaccination
inculcate
English
Verb
(inculcat)
To teach by repeated instruction.
To induce understanding or a particular sentiment in a person or persons.
Quotations
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* 1932': Wordless conditioning ... cannot '''inculcate the more complex courses of behaviour. — ''Brave New World , Aldous Huxley
* 1943': The right defense against false sentiments is to '''inculcate just sentiments. — ''The Abolition of Man , C. S. Lewis