Oral Polio virus Vaccine (OPV). The polio virus in opv is attenuated (weakened). The sabin vaccine is named after the american virologist albert sabin. See immunization, polio. ... (12 Dec 1998) ... 
poliovirus vaccine live oral.
Type: Term Pronunciation: sā′bĭn Definitions: 1. an orally administered vaccine containing live, attenuated strains of poliovirus. See: poliovirus vaccines
Sabin vaccine: The oral polio vaccine developed by Dr. Albert S. Sabin. The first vaccine against poliomyelitis was introduced by Dr. Jonas Salk in 1955 and was administered by injection (in 4 separate shots). The oral vaccine was created by Dr. Sabin the next year (in 1956) and is in standard use today because it is easier to administer and, impor...
[n] - an oral poliovirus vaccine (containing live but weakened poliovirus) that is given to provide immunity to poliomyelitis
oral poliovirus vaccine noun an oral vaccine (containing live but weakened poliovirus) that is given to provide immunity to poliomyelitis