Inaktivovány

Inaktivovány is a term that translates from several Slavic languages, including Czech and Slovak, meaning "inactivated" or "deactivated." This term is broadly used in scientific and technical contexts. In biology, it often refers to viruses or other biological agents that have been rendered non-infectious, typically through methods like heat, chemicals, or radiation. This inactivation process is crucial for the development of vaccines, where dead or weakened pathogens are used to stimulate an immune response without causing disease. In a more general sense, inaktivovány can describe a system, device, or process that has been shut down or rendered non-operational, either temporarily or permanently. For example, a security system might be inaktivovány for maintenance, or a biological enzyme could be inaktivovány by a change in pH. The specific method and reason for inactivation depend heavily on the field of application.