CEFR B2

antirabies

noun

Meaning

A vaccine or serum used to prevent or treat rabies, a viral disease transmitted by infected animals.

Examples

The veterinarian administered the antirabies vaccine to the dog.
Post-exposure prophylaxis includes antirabies treatment if there is a risk of infection.

Synonyms: anti-rabies, rabies vaccine, antirabies serum

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antirabies (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˌæntiˈreɪbiːz/

Definition

A vaccine or serum used to prevent or treat rabies, a viral disease transmitted by infected animals.

Examples

The veterinarian administered the antirabies vaccine to the dog.
Post-exposure prophylaxis includes antirabies treatment if there is a risk of infection.

How to Use antirabies

antirabies vaccine (collocation): The specific shot given to prevent rabies. — "All dogs should receive an annual antirabies vaccine."
antirabies treatment (collocation): The course of medication or shots to prevent rabies after exposure. — "Post-exposure antirabies treatment is highly effective."
antirabies shot (collocation): A single injection of the antirabies vaccine. — "He got an antirabies shot after the dog bite."

Synonyms of antirabies

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