Definition of "inoculation" in English

noun

1. (immunology) The introduction of an antigenic substance or vaccine into the body to produce immunity to a specific disease.

2. (microbiology) The introduction of a microorganism into a culture medium.

3. The insertion of the buds of one plant into another; grafting.

4. An inoculum; that which is inoculated.

5. Synonym of prebunking.