Vaccinia :
vaccinia
English Meaning :
(Noun : 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)
(Noun : 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)
Example : The live vaccinia virus that is used for the smallpox vaccination is admittedly the most dangerous vaccine in use.
The live vaccinia virus that is used for the smallpox vaccination is admittedly the most dangerous vaccine in use.
