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ovination

noun
ovi·​na·​tion | \ ˌōvəˈnāshən\
plural -s

Definition of ovination

: introduction of sheep-pox virus locally into the body as formerly practiced to induce immunity or reduce the severity of the disease — compare inoculation sense a(1)

History and Etymology for ovination

New Latin ovinia + English -ation

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