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Meaning of word vaccinia from English dictionary with examples, synonyms and antonyms.

vaccinia   noun

Meaning : 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 : vaccina, variola vaccina, variola vaccine, variola vaccinia

Meaning : A viral disease of cattle causing a mild skin disease affecting the udder. Formerly used to inoculate humans against smallpox.

Synonyms : cowpox

Vaccinia meaning in Telugu.