noun
- the act of inoculating again, especially with a vaccine or infectious agent
Usage: medical
Examples
- The doctor recommended reinoculation against measles for travelers to high-risk areas.
- Reinoculation may be necessary if immunity levels drop over time.
- The study examined the effectiveness of reinoculation in maintaining protection.
- Some vaccines require reinoculation every few years to remain effective.
- The laboratory performed reinoculation of the bacterial culture to ensure viability.
- Reinoculation with the modified strain showed improved results.