The vaccine
Example: Vaccine protects against disease by stimulating immune response
Definition
"The vaccine" is a substance used in medicine to stimulate the immune system and provide protection against specific infectious diseases. It typically contains weakened or inactive parts of a particular pathogen that trigger an immune response without causing the illness itself.
Etymology
The word "vaccine" originates from the Latin word 'vacca' meaning cow. It was first used by Edward Jenner in the late 18th century when he developed the smallpox vaccine using material from cowpox lesions. Did you know? This discovery marked the beginning of immunology and the widespread use of vaccines.
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"The vaccine" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Medicine - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 109 commonly used words.
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