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vaccinia

UK
/vækˈsɪn.i.ə/
US
/vækˈsɪn.i.ə/

Translations

vaccinianoun
UK
/vækˈsɪn.i.ə/
US
/vækˈsɪn.i.ə/
Vaccinia is used in the smallpox vaccine.
Вакциния используется в вакцине против оспы.
vacciniaadjective
UK
/vækˈsɪn.i.ə/
US
/vækˈsɪn.i.ə/
Used attributively in compounds such as "vaccinia virus" or "vaccinia immune globulin".

Definitions

vaccinianoun
A virus used in the smallpox vaccine, which is a member of the poxvirus family.
The vaccinia virus is used in the smallpox vaccine to help build immunity against the disease.
An infection caused by the vaccinia virus, often resulting from vaccination.
After receiving the smallpox vaccine, some individuals may develop a mild case of vaccinia.
vacciniaadjective
Pertaining to or derived from the vaccinia virus, the vaccine made from it, or the infection it causes.
Vaccinia immune globulin is administered to treat severe adverse reactions to smallpox vaccination.
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