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
English language
Toggle Transcript
variola vaccina::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | vaccina, vaccinia, variola vaccine, variola vaccinia |
| Type of | infection |
| Has types | progressive vaccinia, vaccinia gangrenosa |
