vaccinia

vac·cin·i·a

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [vak-sin-ee-uh]
- /vækˈsɪn i ə/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [vak-sin-ee-uh]
- /vækˈsɪn i ə/

Definitions of vaccinia word

noun vaccinia a variant of the cowpox virus that became established in vaccines derived from cowpox-inoculated humans. 1
noun vaccinia Pathology. an acute infection caused by inoculation with vaccinia virus as a prophylactic against smallpox, characterized by localized pustular eruptions. 1
noun vaccinia cowpox 0
noun vaccinia (medicine) An infection of cowpox. 0
noun vaccinia by extension, the virus which causes this infection. 0

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Origin of vaccinia

First appearance:

before 1800

One of the 42% newest English words

From New Latin, dating back to 1800-10; See origin at vaccine, -ia

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vaccinia popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 83% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 54% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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