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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
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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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