Meaning ofinoculationin English

Noun

1. introducing a vaccine to produce disease immunity
   The doctor performed an inoculation to protect the child from measles.
2. adding microorganisms to a culture medium
   The scientist used inoculation to add bacteria to the nutrient-rich broth.
3. inserting plant buds into another plant; grafting
   The gardener used inoculation to combine the stem of one plant with the root of another.