vaccinia
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1VACCINIA + NOUN
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noun
An infection of cowpox.
On the other hand, Professor Heim inquired minutely into all the circumstances of the case, and says he is convinced of the variolation of the cow, and of the transmission from her of a disease similar to vaccinia.
A virus which causes this infection (Orthpoxvirus vaccinia).
Since then, a handful of vaccinia cases have been reported to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, including one, described in the May 4 Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, of vulvar infection in an Alaskan woman whose sex partner was a serviceman.
A closely related poxvirus, used as a smallpox vaccine.
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noun — a viral disease of cattle causing a mild skin disease affect
- cowpox
noun — a local infection induced in humans by inoculation with the
- vaccina
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2On the other hand, Professor Heim inquired minutely into all the circumstances of the case, and says he is convinced of the variolation of the cow, and of the transmission from her of a disease simila
WiktionarySince then, a handful of vaccinia cases have been reported to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, including one, described in the May 4 Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, of vulvar inf
Wiktionary