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, vaccinia, variola vaccine, variola vaccinia.
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Words linked to "Variola vaccina" : vaccinia gangrenosa, variola vaccine, infection, vaccinia, progressive vaccinia |
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