Meaning of the word cowpox in English
What does cowpox mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
cowpox
US /ˈkaʊ.pɑːks/
UK /ˈkaʊ.pɒks/
Noun
a disease of cows, similar to smallpox, that can be transmitted to humans through contact and was used to develop the first vaccine against smallpox
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Edward Jenner observed that milkmaids who contracted cowpox were immune to smallpox.
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The discovery of cowpox's protective effect led to the development of vaccination.
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