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Vaccinate

To inoculate with the cowpox by means of a virus, called vaccine, taken either directly or indirectly from cows.

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Inject 76% connected

To throw in; to dart in; to force in; as, to inject cold water into a condenser; to inject a medicinal liquid into a cavity of the body; to inject mo…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Shoot 76% connected

An inclined plane, either artificial or natural, down which timber, coal, etc., are caused to slide; also, a narrow passage, either natural or artifi…

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Vaccination 74% connected

The act, art, or practice of vaccinating, or inoculating with the cowpox, in order to prevent or mitigate an attack of smallpox. Cf. Inoculation.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Vaccination 74% connected

The act, art, or practice of vaccinating, or inoculating with the cowpox, in order to prevent or mitigate an attack of smallpox. Cf. Inoculation.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Vaccinator 74% connected

One who, or that which, vaccinates.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Vaccinator 74% connected

One who, or that which, vaccinates.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Vaccine 74% connected

Of or pertaining to cows; pertaining to, derived from, or caused by, vaccinia; as, vaccine virus; the vaccine disease.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Vaccine 74% connected

Of or pertaining to cows; pertaining to, derived from, or caused by, vaccinia; as, vaccine virus; the vaccine disease.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Inoculate 92% connected

To bud; to insert, or graft, as the bud of a tree or plant in another tree or plant.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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