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Vaccinia
see synonyms of vacciniaNoun
1. vaccina, vaccinia, variola vaccina, variola vaccine, variola vaccinia
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
2. cowpox, vaccinia
a viral disease of cattle causing a mild skin disease affecting the udder; formerly used to inoculate humans against smallpox
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Vaccinia
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