A vacina
Example: A vacina protege as pessoas contra doenças perigosas.
Definition
"A vacina" is a substance used in medicine to stimulate the body's immune response, protecting individuals from dangerous diseases by preparing the immune system to recognize and fight specific pathogens before infection occurs.
Etymology
The word "a vacina" comes from the Latin 'vacca' meaning 'cow.' It was first used in the context of vaccination by Edward Jenner in the late 18th century, who developed the smallpox vaccine using material from cowpox lesions, hence the name. Did you know that the term 'vaccine' originally referred specifically to cow-related inoculations?
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