̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˈlāshən noun
( -s )
Etymology: Latin inoculation-, inoculatio, from inoculatus + -ion-, -io -ion
: the act, process, or an instance of inoculating: as
a.
(1) : the introduction of a microorganism into a suitable medium for its growth
inoculation of mosaic virus into stocks by aphids
specifically : the communication of an infective agent (as smallpox virus) to a healthy individual to induce a mild case of disease under optimum conditions and establish lasting immunity
(2) : the introduction of a serum or vaccine into a living body to establish immunity to a disease
travelers in the tropics should have typhoid inoculations
b. : the introduction of organisms into soil, seed, or water to promote nitrogen fixation or control insect pests or for other purposes
c. : the introduction of a substance into a metallic melt for the purpose of providing additional centers for crystallization
d. : the act or process of imbuing or familiarizing : the fact or an instance of being so imbued or familiarized
getting a weekly or monthly inoculation in ways of living and of thinking that were middle-class — F.L.Allen
inoculation with alien attitudes and tastes