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vaccino
/vatˈtʃiːno/
vaccine
Il vaccino contro il COVID-19 è stato sviluppato rapidamente.
The COVID-19 vaccine was developed quickly.
Medicine
technical
A preparation that is administered to stimulate the body's immune response against a specific infectious agent, typically containing an agent resembling a disease-causing microorganism.
I vaccini sono fondamentali per prevenire malattie infettive.
Vaccines are essential for preventing infectious diseases.
The term comes from the Latin 'vaccinus,' meaning 'pertaining to cows,' as the first vaccine was derived from cowpox.
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Gender Agreement
In Italian, 'vaccino' is masculine, so adjectives and articles must agree (e.g., 'il vaccino efficace').
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Medical Context
In medical contexts, 'vaccino' is often used in technical discussions about immunology and public health.
Word Origin
From Latin 'vaccinus,' meaning 'pertaining to cows,' as the first vaccine was derived from cowpox. The term was coined by Edward Jenner in the 18th century.
Usage Notes
In Italian, 'vaccino' is commonly used to refer to any vaccine, including those for diseases like measles, polio, and COVID-19. The term is often used in medical and public health contexts.
Word Breakdown
vaccin-
related to vaccination
root-o
noun ending
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