Inoculation

Definition (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inoculation)

Inoculation is the placement of something that will grow or reproduce, and is most commonly used in respect of the introduction of a serum, vaccine, or antigenic substance into the body of a human or animal, especially to produce or boost immunity to a specific disease. It can also be used to refer to the communication of a disease to a living organism by transferring its causative agent into the organism, the implanting of microorganisms or infectious material into a culture medium such as a brewers vat or a petri dish, or the placement of microorganisms or viruses at a site where infection is possible. (Wikipedia)

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This term is used for the following terms: 
Grafting

Approved Date
13-Dec-2012

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