| inactivate | To destroy the biological activity or the effects of an agent or substance, as the activity of complement is destroyed when serum is heated. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| inactivated polio vaccine | <pharmacology, virology> An inactivated vaccination, administered by injection to children for protection against the polio virus. Typically given at 2, 4 and 15 months. A final vaccine is recommended at 4-6 years. (27 Sep 1997) |
| inactivated poliovirus vaccine | Inactivated poliovirus vaccine (IPV), an aqueous suspension of inactivated strains of poliomyelitis virus (types 1, 2, and 3) used by injection; has largely been replaced by the oral vaccine. See: Salk vaccine. (05 Mar 2000) |
| inactivated serum | <immunology> Serum that has been heated 50캜 for 30 minutes to destroy the lytic activity of complement. (05 Mar 2000) |