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booster shot
booster shotn. An additional dose of an immunizing agent, such as a vaccine or toxoid, given at a time after the initial dose to sustain the immune response elicited by the previous dose of the same agent. Also called booster dose.Thesaurus| Noun | 1. | booster shot - an additional dose that makes sure the first dose was effectivebooster dose, recall dose, boosterdose, dosage - a measured portion of medicine taken at any one time |
Translationsbooster shot
booster shotn. An additional dose of an immunizing agent, such as a vaccine or toxoid, given at a time after the initial dose to sustain the immune response elicited by the previous dose of the same agent. Also called booster dose.booster shot Immunology A 2nd immunization dose, administered after an appropriate time interval, allowing the body to mount an immune response; when a person is exposed–eg, to 'dirty' wounds, or plans potential exposure–eg, travel to regions endemic for certain infectious agents, the BS provides a rapid anamnestic response that outpaces the development of disease–eg, tetanusBooster Shot
Booster ShotThe first report by an underwriter recommending that investors buy a new issue of a security. A booster shot intends to make the new issue more attractive to investors.booster shot
Synonyms for booster shotnoun an additional dose that makes sure the first dose was effectiveSynonyms- booster dose
- recall dose
- booster
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