वैक्सीन
vaksīnLoanword from English vaccine
vaccine
कोविड-19 से बचाव के लिए वैक्सीन लगवानी चाहिए
To prevent COVID-19, one should get a vaccine.
Medicine
formal
A vaccine is a biological preparation that provides active acquired immunity to a particular infectious disease.
वैक्सीन लगवाने से कई बीमारियों से बचा जा सकता है
Getting vaccinated can protect against many diseases.
Word Origin
The word 'vaccine' comes from the Latin 'vaccinus', meaning 'of or pertaining to cows', as the first vaccine was developed from cowpox.
Usage Notes
The term 'vaccine' is often used generically, though technically it refers to the specific preparation used to immunize against a disease.
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