Synonyms of VACCINIAS

noun

1. 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

   • VACCINIA15
   • VACCINA14

   Also: variola vaccine, variola vaccinia, variola vaccina.

2. a viral disease of cattle causing a mild skin disease affecting the udder; formerly used to inoculate humans against smallpox

   • COWPOX20
   • VACCINIA15