Biology 2010 Student Edition

Published by Prentice Hall
ISBN 10: 9780133669510
ISBN 13: 978-0-13366-951-0

Chapter 20, Viruses and Prokaryotes - 20.3 - Diseases Caused by Bacteria and Viruses - 20.3 Assessment - Page 592: 4

Answer

The word vaccine is derived from the Latin word 'vaccinus,' meaning of or from cows. This term is given by Edward Jenner, who observed that milkmaids having cowpox did not get smallpox. He further researched and published his findings.

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The word vaccine is derived from the Latin word 'vaccinus,' meaning of or from cows. This term is given by Edward Jenner, who observed that milkmaids having cowpox did not get smallpox. He further researched and published his findings.
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