Thesaurus: vaccinia

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1. n. Cowpox; vaccina. See Cowpox.
2. n. 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
3. n. a viral disease of cattle causing a mild skin disease affecting the udder; formerly used to inoculate humans against smallpox
4. n:100 n. 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