Der Impfstoff
Example: Der neue Impfstoff schützt effektiv gegen die Grippe.
Definition
"Der Impfstoff" refers to a substance used in medicine to stimulate the immune system and provide protection against specific infectious diseases. It is commonly administered through vaccination to prevent illnesses such as the flu, as in the example phrase where the new vaccine protects effectively against influenza.
Etymology
The word "der Impfstoff" comes from German, where 'impfen' means to vaccinate or inoculate, and 'Stoff' means substance or material. So, "Impfstoff" literally translates to 'vaccination substance.' Did you know that the concept of vaccination dates back to Edward Jenner's smallpox work in the late 18th century, which inspired many languages to develop similar terms?
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"Der Impfstoff" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Medicine - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 109 commonly used words.
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