La vacuna
Example: La vacuna protege contra moltes malalties infeccioses.
Definition
"La vacuna" refers to a substance used in medicine to stimulate the immune system and provide protection against infectious diseases. It helps the body recognize and fight specific pathogens, reducing the risk of illness and spreading infections.
Etymology
The term "la vacuna" originates from the Latin word 'vacca,' meaning cow. This connection comes from the first successful vaccine developed using cowpox material by Edward Jenner in the late 18th century. Did you know that 'vaccine' literally means 'from the cow'?
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"La vacuna" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - Medicine - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 109 commonly used words.
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