Opv (Noun)

Meaning

An oral vaccine (containing live but weakened poliovirus) that is given to provide immunity to poliomyelitis.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Examples

• The doctor administered the OPV to the infant to protect against polio.
• The health organization distributed OPV to children in the developing country to combat the spread of polio.
• The nurse explained to the parents that the OPV would provide lifelong immunity to poliomyelitis.
• The government launched a nationwide campaign to administer OPV to all children under the age of five.
• The World Health Organization recommended the use of OPV in areas where polio was still prevalent.

Synonyms

• Oral Poliovirus Vaccine
• TOPV
• Sabin Vaccine
• Trivalent Live Oral Poliomyelitis Vaccine

Hypernyms

• Poliovirus Vaccine