Vaccinia — synonyms, definition

1. vaccinia (Noun)

5 synonyms
cowpox vaccina variola vaccina variola vaccine variola vaccinia
2 definitions

vaccinia (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.

vaccinia (Noun) — A viral disease of cattle causing a mild skin disease affecting the udder; formerly used to inoculate humans against smallpox.

3 types of
animal disease infection pox
2 types
progressive vaccinia vaccinia gangrenosa