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vaccinum

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Noun1.vaccinum - immunogen consisting of a suspension of weakened or dead pathogenic cells injected in order to stimulate the production of antibodiesvaccinum - immunogen consisting of a suspension of weakened or dead pathogenic cells injected in order to stimulate the production of antibodies
DPT vaccine - abbreviation for combination vaccine against diphtheria and pertussis (whooping cough) and tetanus toxoids; usually given in a series of injections in early childhood
immunizing agent, immunogen - any substance or organism that provokes an immune response (produces immunity) when introduced into the body
pneumococcal vaccine, Pneumovax - vaccine (trade name Pneumovax) effective against the 23 most common strains of pneumococcus
poliovirus vaccine - vaccine prepared from poliovirus to provide immunity to poliomyelitis
proteosome, proteosome vaccine - a form of vaccine that can be administered by an inhaler


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Keywords: Diabetes mellitus type II; Vaccinum angustifolium; Plant extracts; Pancreatic [beta] cells; Muscle cells; Adipocytes Introduction The incidence of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) has reached epidemic proportions in western and developing countries, with an estimated 194 million people afflicted (International Diabetes Federation, 2005).
Bog plants that do not have special tissue but that still do well might also be seen: Kalmia (mountain laurel), Vaccinum (huckleberry group), Ledum or Andromeda (both heather family).
 
 
 
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