Bacterin
//ˈbæk.tə.ɹɪn// noun
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 A suspension of killed or attenuated bacteria for use as a vaccine.
"Any of the above may result in an improper bacterin being given[…]"
Example
More examples"Any of the above may result in an improper bacterin being given[…]"
Etymology
From bacteria + -in.
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