Vaccinated: meaning, definitions and examples

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vaccinated

 

[ ˈvæk.sɪ.neɪtɪd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

medical procedure

Vaccinated refers to the process of administering a vaccine to an individual to stimulate their immune system to protect against a specific disease. It is an essential public health practice aimed at preventing infectious diseases.

Synonyms

immunized, inoculated, protected.

Examples of usage

  • She was vaccinated against the flu last year.
  • He needs to be vaccinated before traveling abroad.
  • Parents are encouraged to have their children vaccinated on schedule.

Translations

Translations of the word "vaccinated" in other languages:

🇵🇹 vacinado

🇮🇳 टीका लगाया गया

🇩🇪 geimpft

🇮🇩 divaksinasi

🇺🇦 вакцинований

🇵🇱 zaszczepiony

🇯🇵 ワクチン接種を受けた

🇫🇷 vacciné

🇪🇸 vacunado

🇹🇷 aşı olmuş

🇰🇷 백신 접종을 받은

🇸🇦 مُلقَح

🇨🇿 očkovaný

🇸🇰 očkovaný

🇨🇳 接种疫苗的

🇸🇮 cepljen

🇮🇸 bóla bólusettur

🇰🇿 екпеден өткен

🇬🇪 ვაქცინირებული

🇦🇿 vaksin olunmuş

🇲🇽 vacunado

Etymology

The term 'vaccinated' originates from the Latin word 'vaccinus', which means 'from a cow'. This relates to the first successful vaccine developed by Edward Jenner in 1796, where he used material taken from cowpox lesions to create immunity to smallpox. The pioneering work laid the groundwork for modern immunology and the development of various vaccines against different diseases. Over time, the process of vaccination has become a critical component of preventive healthcare, leading to the eradication of some diseases and the control of others. The transition from the Latin 'vaccinus' to the English term 'vaccine' reflects the historical significance of cowpox in immunization practices.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,301, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.