First Known Use: 1803
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vaccinia
noun vac·cin·ia \vak-ˈsi-nē-ə\
Definition of VACCINIA
1
: a poxvirus (species Vaccinia virus of the genus Orthopoxvirus) that differs from but is closely related to the viruses causing smallpox and cowpox and that includes a strain of uncertain natural origin used in making vaccines against smallpox —called also vaccinia virus
2
: a reaction to smallpox vaccine prepared from live vaccinia virus that may involve a rash, fever, headache, and body pain
— vac·cin·i·al \-nē-əl\ adjective
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Origin of VACCINIA
New Latin, from vaccinus
Medical Dictionary
vaccinia
noun vac·cin·ia \vak-ˈsin-ē-ə\
Medical Definition of VACCINIA
1
a : cowpox b : a reaction to smallpox vaccine prepared from live vaccinia virus that may involve a rash, fever, headache, and body pain
2
: a poxvirus of the genus Orthopoxvirus (species Vaccinia virus) that differs from but is closely related to the viruses causing smallpox and cowpox and that includes a strain of uncertain natural origin used in making vaccines against smallpox—called also vaccinia virus
—vac·cin·i·al \-ē-əl\ adjective
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