Vaccinia Gangrenosa (Noun)
Meaning
A severe or even fatal form of vaccinia that occurs mainly in persons with an immunological deficiency; characterized by progressive enlargement of the initial lesion.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The patient was diagnosed with vaccinia gangrenosa, a severe complication of the smallpox vaccine that would require immediate attention.
- Vaccinia gangrenosa is a severe and potentially life-threatening condition that can occur in individuals with weakened immune systems.
- The researchers studied the rare cases of vaccinia gangrenosa in order to better understand the underlying causes of the disease.
- The victim's family filed a lawsuit against the vaccine manufacturer, alleging that the company had not adequately warned about the risk of vaccinia gangrenosa.
- In the 1960s and 1970s, there were several reported cases of vaccinia gangrenosa in people who had received the smallpox vaccine despite having compromised immune systems.