Definitions for jennerˈdʒɛn ər

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Jen•nerˈdʒɛn ər(n.)

  1. Edward, 1749–1823, English physician: discoverer of smallpox vaccine.

    Category: Biography

  2. Sir William, 1815–98, English physician.

    Category: Biography

Princeton's WordNet

  1. Jenner, Edward Jenner(noun)

    English physician who pioneered vaccination; Jenner inoculated people with small amounts of cowpox to prevent them from getting smallpox (1749-1823)


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