VARIOLA VACCINA
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Variola Vaccina.
Variola Vaccina - as a 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
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
vaccinavacciniavariola vaccinevariola vacciniaHypernyms (Closely Related)
infectionHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"The variola vaccina virus is used as the basis for the smallpox vaccine."
"Variolation with variola vaccina was historically practiced to induce immunity to smallpox."
"The development and use of variola vaccina played a crucial role in eradicating smallpox."
"Vaccination with variola vaccina can result in a mild form of smallpox and subsequently provide immunity."
"The efficacy of variola vaccina in preventing smallpox has been extensively studied."
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variola vaccinia
