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vaccinia

[ vak-sin-ee-uh ]
/ vækˈsɪn i ə /
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noun

a variant of the cowpox virus that became established in vaccines derived from cowpox-inoculated humans.
Pathology. an acute infection caused by inoculation with vaccinia virus as a prophylactic against smallpox, characterized by localized pustular eruptions.

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Origin of vaccinia

From New Latin, dating back to 1800–10; see origin at vaccine, -ia

OTHER WORDS FROM vaccinia

vac·cin·i·al, adjective

Words nearby vaccinia

vaccination, vaccinator, vaccine, vaccinee, vaccine lymph, vaccinia, vaccinia virus, vacciniform, vaccinization, vaccinology, Vachel
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British Dictionary definitions for vaccinia

vaccinia
/ (vækˈsɪnɪə) /

noun

a technical name for cowpox

Derived forms of vaccinia

vaccinial, adjective

Word Origin for vaccinia

C19: New Latin, from Latin vaccīnus of cows
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Medical definitions for vaccinia

vaccinia
[ văk-sĭn′ē-ə ]

n.

cowpox
An infection induced in humans by inoculation with the vaccinia virus in order to confer resistance to smallpox; it is usually limited to the site of inoculation.primary reaction

Other words from vaccinia

vac•cin′i•al adj.
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