autoinoculability
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inoculation of a healthy part with an infective agent from a diseased part of the same body.
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au·to·in·oc·u·la·bil·i·ty, noun
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autoinoculation (ˌɔːtəʊɪˌnɒkjʊˈleɪʃən) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
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| the inoculation of microorganisms (esp viruses) from one part of the body into another, usually in the form of a vaccine | |
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autoinoculation au·to·in·oc·u·la·tion (ô'tō-ĭ-nŏk'yə-lā'shən)
n.
A secondary infection originating from the site of an infection already present in the body.
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