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BACTERIN
Etymology
Noun
bacterin (plural bacterins)
A suspension of killed or attenuated bacteria for use as a vaccine.
Anagrams
• Tribecan, centibar
Source: Wiktionary
Bac"te*rin, n. (Med.)
Definition: A bacterial vaccine.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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(noun) an intellectual hold or understanding; “a good grip on French history”; “they kept a firm grip on the two top priorities”; “he was in the grip of a powerful emotion”; “a terrible power had her in its grasp”
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