inoculation
Pronunciation:
/ɪˌnɒkjʊˈleɪʃən//ɪˌnɑkjəˈleɪʃən/noun
Definitions
The introduction of an antigenic substance or vaccine into the body to produce immunity to a specific disease.
The introduction of a microorganism into a culture medium.
The insertion of the buds of one plant into another; grafting.
An inoculum; that which is inoculated.