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Vaccinia   /vətʃˈiniə/   Listen
Vaccinia

noun
1.
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: vaccina, variola vaccina, variola vaccine, variola vaccinia.
2.
A viral disease of cattle causing a mild skin disease affecting the udder; formerly used to inoculate humans against smallpox.  Synonym: cowpox.



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