cowpox

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Synonyms: cow pox

Antonyms: cow pox

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Noun

1. A pustular, eruptive skin disease of cattle caused by a virus of species {{taxlink|Orthopoxvirus cowpox|species}}, with lesions occurring principally on the [[udder]] and [[teat]]s. Human infection may occur from touching cows, and gives immunity to [[smallpox]].

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