Definition of Cowpax
Cow"pox` (-p&obreve;ks`), n.
(Med.) A pustular eruptive disease of the cow, which,
when communicated to the human system, as by vaccination,
protects from the smallpox; vaccinia; -- called also
kinepox, cowpock, and kinepock.
Dunglison.
- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
- (pathology) A pustular, eruptive skin disease of cattle caused by an Orthopoxvirus, with lesions occurring principally on the udder and teats. Human infection may occur from touching cows, and gives immunity to smallpox.
- The Nuttall Encyclopedia
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