vacuna

Definitions of vacuna
  1. noun
    immunogen consisting of a suspension of weakened or dead pathogenic cells injected in order to stimulate the production of antibodies
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    type of:
    inmunógeno
    any substance or organism that provokes an immune response (produces immunity) when introduced into the body
  2. noun
    a viral disease of cattle causing a mild skin disease affecting the udder; formerly used to inoculate humans against smallpox
    synonyms: vacuno
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