immunizer

/ɪˈmjuːnɪzaɪzər/

Definitions

1. noun

A person or thing that immunizes, or a substance that stimulates the production of antibodies to a specific antigen.

“The doctor explained that the vaccine was an immunizer that would protect against the virus.”

2. verb

to immunize or make immune to a disease or condition.

“The new treatment aims to immunize patients against future infections.”

Synonyms

  • immunogen
  • immunostimulant

Antonyms

  • pathogen
  • toxin