Definition of attenuated

attenuatedadjective

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/əˈtenjueɪtɪd//əˈtenjueɪtɪd/

"Attenuated" comes from the Latin word "attenuatus," which means "made thin" or "weakened." It's formed from "attenuare," meaning "to make thin" or "to reduce," combining "ad" (to) and "tenuis" (thin). This original meaning of making something thinner or weaker has evolved over time to include concepts like reducing intensity, weakening a signal, or diluting a substance. In medicine, "attenuated" specifically refers to a weakened form of a pathogen used in vaccines.

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made weaker or less effective

yếu đi hoặc kém hiệu quả hơn

Example:
  • an attenuated form of the virus

    một dạng virus đã giảm độc lực

very thin

rất mỏng

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