vaccinee

noun

vac·​ci·​nee ˌvak-sə-ˈnē How to pronounce vaccinee (audio)
: a vaccinated individual

Examples of vaccinee in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web For instance, one vaccinee in Germany has been diagnosed with atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome, another disease that can show up as widespread blood clotting and low platelet counts but that’s caused by damage to the endothelial lining of blood vessels. Gretchen Vogel, Science | AAAS, 23 Mar. 2021 Takeda’s trial plans to follow vaccinees for 4.5 years after their last shots. Jon Cohen, Science | AAAS, 6 Nov. 2019

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Word History

Etymology

vaccin(ate) + -ee entry 1

First Known Use

1889, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of vaccinee was in 1889

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Cite this Entry

“Vaccinee.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vaccinee. Accessed 18 Mar. 2024.

Medical Definition

vaccinee

noun
vac·​ci·​nee ˌvak-sə-ˈnē How to pronounce vaccinee (audio)
: a vaccinated individual
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