|
Definition of Vaccinia gangrenosa
1. Noun. A severe or even fatal form of vaccinia that occurs mainly in persons with an immunological deficiency; characterized by progressive enlargement of the initial lesion.
Exact synonyms: Progressive Vaccinia
Generic synonyms: Vaccina, Vaccinia, Variola Vaccina, Variola Vaccine, Variola Vaccinia
Generic synonyms: Vaccina, Vaccinia, Variola Vaccina, Variola Vaccine, Variola Vaccinia
Medical Definition of Vaccinia gangrenosa
1. A severe or even fatal form of vaccinia occurring chiefly in subjects with an immunologic deficiency or dyscrasia and characterised by progressive enlargement of the initial and also of secondary lesions. Synonym: vaccinia gangrenosa. (05 Mar 2000)