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vaccin
/vak.sɛ̃/
vaccine
Le vaccin contre la COVID-19 a sauvé des millions de vies.
The COVID-19 vaccine saved millions of lives.
Medicine
technical
A substance used to stimulate the production of antibodies and provide immunity against one or more diseases, typically administered by injection.
Les vaccins sont essentiels pour prévenir les maladies infectieuses.
Vaccines are essential for preventing infectious diseases.
Vaccines can be made from weakened or killed forms of the microbe, its toxins, or one of its surface proteins.
Collocations
vaccin contre la grippeflu vaccinevaccin à ARN messagermRNA vaccinevaccin obligatoiremandatory vaccine
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Pro Tip
Vaccin vs. Vaccination
'Vaccin' refers to the substance itself, while 'vaccination' refers to the act of administering it.
Gold Rule
Medical Context
In medical contexts, 'vaccin' is always used in the singular, even when referring to multiple doses.
Word Origin
From Latin 'vaccinus' (pertaining to cows), referring to the original cowpox-derived vaccine.
Usage Notes
The term 'vaccin' is commonly used in medical and public health contexts. It is derived from the Latin word for cow, reflecting its historical origins in cowpox research.
Word Breakdown
vaccin
vaccine
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