Vaccina (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.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The doctor explained that the vaccina would provide immunity to smallpox but would also leave a noticeable scar.
- In the 18th century, the use of vaccina became widespread as a preventative measure against smallpox.
- After receiving the vaccina, the patient was instructed to keep the area clean and dry to promote healing.
- The vaccina was a relatively new concept at the time, but its effectiveness in preventing smallpox was already well-documented.
- Historians credit the development of vaccina with the near eradication of smallpox by the mid-20th century.