Associations to the word «Cowpox»

Wiktionary

COWPOX, noun. A pustular, eruptive skin disease of cattle caused by an Orthopoxvirus, with lesions occurring principally on the udder and teats. Human infection may occur from touching cows, and gives immunity to smallpox.

Dictionary definition

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

Wise words

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