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 infest is
to inhabit a place in unpleasantly large numbers.
As an adjective infest is
(obsolete) mischievous; hurtful; harassing.
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
infest
English
Verb
(
en verb)
To inhabit a place in unpleasantly large numbers
- Insects are infesting my basement!
(pathology, of a parasite) To invade a host plant or animal
Synonyms
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Adjective
(
en adjective)
(obsolete) mischievous; hurtful; harassing
- (Spenser)
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