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smallpox

/ˈsmɔːlpɒks/

/ˈsmɔːlpɑːks/

Translations

smallpoxnoun

Smallpox was eradicated in the late 20th century.

Оспа была искоренена в конце 20 века.

Synonyms

variola major

variola minor

variola vera

small pox

variola virus disease

variola infection

smallpoxadjective

/ˈsmɔːlpɒks/

/ˈsmɔːlpɑːks/

Used attributively before another noun to denote relation to the disease smallpox

Synonyms

smallpoxnoun

A highly contagious and often deadly viral disease characterized by fever and a distinctive skin rash that forms pustules and then scabs.

Smallpox was eradicated globally in 1980 after a successful worldwide vaccination campaign.

The variola virus that causes the disease smallpox.

Scientists stored samples of smallpox in two secure laboratories.

smallpoxadjective

Of, relating to, or intended for the disease smallpox.

The smallpox vaccine has saved millions of lives.