Smallpox Inoculation
Definition
This is a method used to prevent smallpox by exposing an individual to a less virulent form of the disease. The body's immune system would then build up defenses against the more severe form.
Related terms
Vaccination: A process where a vaccine is administered to help develop immunity to a particular disease.
Edward Jenner: An English physician who developed vaccination for smallpox using cowpox material.
Immunization: The process by which an individual's immune system becomes fortified against an agent (known as the immunogen).
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