Pronunciation: [ˈɪmjuːnˌa͡ɪzd] (IPA) 
The correct spelling of the word "immunised" is with a single "n" and a "z" at the end. This is because the word is derived from the base word "immune", which is pronounced /ɪˈmjuːn/. When adding the suffix "-ise" to the end of this base word to create the verb form, the "e" is dropped and the letter "z" is used instead of an "s" due to the preceding "n". Therefore, the correct IPA transcription for "immunised" is /ɪˈmjuːnaɪzd/.
Immunised is an adjective form of the verb "immunize," which refers to the act of providing immunization or producing immunity against a specific disease or infection. The term is commonly used in the context of medical and public health practices.
When someone is immunised, it means that they have been administered a vaccine or received a treatment that triggers the body's immune response, enabling it to defend against certain pathogens. This process typically involves the introduction of weakened or dead forms of the disease-causing agent, or components of it, into the body. As a result, the immune system recognizes these foreign substances as potential threats and produces antibodies or immune cells to neutralize or eliminate them.
Being immunised offers various benefits, including prevention or reduction of the severity of the targeted disease. It helps create a memory response in the immune system, enabling it to recognize and respond more effectively if subsequent exposure to the same pathogen occurs. Immunisation plays a crucial role in public health efforts to control and eradicate infectious diseases, protecting both individuals and communities by reducing the risk of transmission.
The term "immunised" can also be used figuratively to imply being protected or shielded against certain ideas, beliefs, or influences. In this sense, it suggests having an immunity or resistance to external pressures or negative influences, often in the context of psychological or emotional well-being.
The word immunised is derived from the word immunity. Immunity originates from the Latin word immunitas, which means exemption or privilege from public service or duty. In ancient times, certain individuals, such as priests or senators, were granted immunity from certain obligations. Over time, the term immunity came to be associated with the body's defense against diseases. From immunity, the verb immunize was formed to describe the act of making someone immune to a specific disease. Immunized is the past tense and past participle form of immunize.
