noun

immunization

immunization, vaccination

Childhood immunization prevents many diseases.

Childhood immunization prevents many diseases.

((against sth.)) the process of protecting against a disease Immunization against polio is routine.

Synonyms: vaccination, inoculation

From the verb 'immunize' plus the suffix '-ation', which forms nouns of action.

The '-ation' ending signifies a process or action. So, it's the action of making someone immune.

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