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vacuna
/baˈku.na/
vaccine
La vacuna contra el COVID-19 es segura y efectiva.
The COVID-19 vaccine is safe and effective.
Medicine
Medical
A preparation that is administered to stimulate the body's immune response against diseases, typically containing an agent resembling a disease-causing microorganism.
Los médicos recomiendan vacunarse contra la gripe cada año.
Doctors recommend getting a flu shot every year.
The term 'vacuna' is derived from the Latin 'vaccinus,' meaning 'pertaining to cows,' as the first vaccine was developed using cowpox.
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Medical Context
In medical contexts, 'vacuna' is often used alongside terms like 'inmunización' and 'preventivo.'
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Gender and Number
The word 'vacuna' is feminine and can be pluralized as 'vacunas' when referring to multiple types or doses.
Word Origin
From Latin 'vaccinus,' meaning 'pertaining to cows,' as the first vaccine was derived from cowpox.
Usage Notes
In Spanish, 'vacuna' is commonly used to refer to any vaccine, including those administered via injection or orally. The term is often used in medical and public health contexts.
Word Breakdown
vacun-
relating to cows or vaccination
root-a
feminine noun ending
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