immunization
noun/ˌɪmjənəˈzeɪʃən/
Frequency rank: #12,909 most common English word
Meaning
The process of making a person or animal immune to a disease, typically by vaccination.
Example sentence
Children should receive immunization against common diseases before starting school.
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