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/vak.sɛ̃/

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Translation

vaccine

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Word origin

From Latin vaccinus ('of cows'), from vacca ('cow'), after Jenner's cowpox vaccine.

Origin
Latin
Root
vaccinus
English cognates
vaccine, vaccination

Grammar

Gendermasculine
Pluralvaccins

Examples

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The flu vaccine is free for the over sixty-fives.

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Researchers have developed a new vaccine.

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The vaccine protects against severe forms of the illness.

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Did you have your jab before the trip?

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The booster shot is given every ten years.

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