Covaxin

kovakshin
nounIntermediateLoanword from EnglishCovaxin
🏥Medicine
technical

an inactivated COVID-19 vaccine developed by Bharat Biotech in India, designed to provide immunity against the SARS-CoV-2 virus

कोवैक्सिन को भारत में विकसित किया गया एक कोविड-19 वैक्सीन है।

Covaxin is a COVID-19 vaccine developed in India.

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Covaxin is based on an inactivated virus platform, meaning the virus is killed so that it cannot cause disease but can still trigger an immune response.

Collocations

Covaxin vaccineCovaxin vaccineCovaxin doseCovaxin dose

Synonyms

Related Phrases

कोवैक्सिन की प्रभावकारिताphrase
effectiveness of Covaxin
कोवैक्सिन की सुरक्षाphrase
safety of Covaxin

💡Pro Tip

Usage in Context

Covaxin is often referred to in medical and public health discussions about COVID-19 vaccination.

Gold Rule

Technical Terminology

When discussing Covaxin, it is important to use precise medical terminology to avoid confusion with other vaccines.

📖Word Origin

The name 'Covaxin' is derived from 'COVID-19' and 'vaccine', indicating its purpose as a vaccine for the COVID-19 pandemic.

📝Usage Notes

Covaxin is primarily used in India and other countries as part of COVID-19 vaccination programs. It is administered in two doses.

Word Breakdown

Cova
short for COVID-19
prefix
+
xin
short for vaccine
suffix
हिन्दी-अंग्रेज़ी शब्दकोश