What is another word for variolization?
Pronunciation: [vˌe͡əɹɪˌɒla͡ɪzˈe͡ɪʃən] (IPA) 
Variolization, also known as inoculation, is the process of intentionally infecting an individual with a small amount of a disease to build immunity. Synonyms for this term include "smallpox inoculation," "deliberate exposure," or "vaccination." The term "vaccination" is now commonly used to describe the process of protecting individuals from infectious diseases through administration of a vaccine, which stimulates the body's immune system to produce antibodies. The invention of the smallpox vaccine by Edward Jenner in 1796 led to the widespread use of vaccination to prevent and control many infectious diseases. Today, vaccination is considered one of the greatest achievements of modern medicine, saving millions of lives worldwide.
