cowpox

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noun
Definitions
  • 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.

Etymology

Compound from English cow + English pox.

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English

pox

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