Vaccinize

verb

verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    To vaccinate repeatedly until susceptibility to a virus has completely disappeared, as indicated by the complete absence of pustules etc. at the point of application. archaic, transitive

    "A series of carefully conducted experiments has convinced him that a not inconsiderable proportion of those vaccinated are not vaccinized."

Example

More examples

"A series of carefully conducted experiments has convinced him that a not inconsiderable proportion of those vaccinated are not vaccinized."

Etymology

From vaccine + -ize.

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