cowpox

Noun

A viral disease of cows that, when transmitted to humans, provides immunity to smallpox.

ریشه

From English 'cow' + 'pox', first used in 1798.

مثال

• The milkmaid had cowpox, which protected her from smallpox.
• Edward Jenner developed the smallpox vaccine after observing cowpox in dairy maids.
• Cowpox is a rare disease, mostly found in rural areas.

ترکیب‌های رایج

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