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pneumococcal vaccine

DEFINITIONS OF: pneumococcal vaccine

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n vaccine (trade name Pneumovax) effective against the 23 most common strains of pneumococcus

Synonyms:
Pneumovax
Type of:
vaccine, vaccinum
immunogen consisting of a suspension of weakened or dead pathogenic cells injected in order to stimulate the production of antibodies
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