VACCINIA
Scrabble letter values: V4A1C3C3I1N1I1A1 = 15
Definition
- noun a local infection induced in humans by inoculation with the virus causing cowpox in order to confer resistance to smallpox. — synonyms: vaccina, variola_vaccine, variola_vaccinia, variola_vaccina
- noun a viral disease of cattle causing a mild skin disease affecting the udder. — synonyms: cowpox
Examples
- “normally lasts three weeks and leaves a pitted scar”
- “formerly used to inoculate humans against smallpox”