inoculum

Pronunciation:			i'nâkyulum
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WordNet Dictionary
	Definition:		[n]  a substance (a virus or toxin or immune serum) that is introduced into the body to produce or increase immunity to a particular disease
	Synonyms:		inoculant
	See Also:		matter, substance
Biology Dictionary
	Definition:		Material used to initiate a microbial culture.