Doctor Edward Jenner in 1796 'coined' the word vaccination when he was experimenting with smallpox. What was the origin or source of that word?
A. pox meaning 'small marks' or hole
B. vaccinia from the Latin word 'vacca' meaning cow
C. bovine meaning 'cow'
D. there is no basis for the word as Dr. Jenner simply made the word up without any reason.
E. none of the above
Answer (2)
The word 'vaccination' derives from 'vaccinia,' the Latin term for cowpox, which links to Edward Jenner's use of cowpox in his smallpox experiments. This highlights the connection between the vaccine and its source. The correct answer is B.
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The word "vaccination" originates from the Latin term "vaccinia," meaning cow, linking it to the use of cowpox in Edward Jenner's smallpox experiments. This illustrates the importance of the term in the context of vaccines. Thus, the correct answer highlights the connection between the word and its origins in Latin. ;
