1. (noun) vaccinia, vaccina, variola vaccine, variola vaccinia, variola vaccina
a local infection induced in humans by inoculation with the virus causing cowpox in order to confer resistance to smallpox; normally lasts three weeks and leaves a pitted scar
Synonyms: cowpox, vaccina, vaccinia, variola vaccina, variola vaccine, variola vaccinia
2. (noun) cowpox, vaccinia
a viral disease of cattle causing a mild skin disease affecting the udder; formerly used to inoculate humans against smallpox
Synonyms: cowpox, vaccina, variola vaccina, vaccinia, variola vaccine, variola vaccinia
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