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A suspension of attenuated live or killed microorganisms (bacteria, viruses, or rickettsiae), or fractions thereof, administered to induce immunity and thereby prevent infectious disease.
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A substance or group of substances meant to cause the immune system to respond to a tumor or to microorganisms, such as bacteria or viruses. A vaccine can help the body recognize and destroy cancer cells or microorganisms.
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Description: Substance designed to trigger formation of antibodies without inducing disease. Vaccines are generally composed of killed or weakened cells, or of proteins. Source: Specialized encyclopedia and dictionaries
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the modified virus of a disease used to bring about resistance to that disease for a period of time, or even permanently. Development of a cancer vaccine is a subject of intense research.
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An experimental treatment in which cancer vaccines ?proteins containing cancer cells, parts of cancer cells, or pure antigens ?are injected into or under the skin, or into the bloodstream. The vaccine stimulates the immune system to recognize and attack cancer cells in the body.
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