smallpox

Meanings

• noun

  A contagious disease caused by the variola virus, characterized by fever, headache, and a characteristic rash with small blisters that form scabs.

  - "Smallpox was eradicated through a global vaccination campaign in the late 20th century."
  - "The smallpox vaccine was first developed in the late 18th century."
  - "The smallpox virus is no longer in circulation."

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Synonyms

variola

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with smallpox
box , frox , rox

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Variants

List of all variants of smallpox that leads to same result
smallpox , smallpoxes , variola

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Smallpox comes from the Old English word smalpoxen, meaning 'spotted fever'.

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Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. Smallpox was one of the first diseases for which a vaccine was developed.

2. The last naturally occurring case of smallpox was reported in Somalia in 1977.

3. Smallpox was once believed to be caused by bad air or 'miasma'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Variola virus: The virus that causes smallpox.

2. Vaccination: The process of administering a vaccine to protect against smallpox and other diseases.

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Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

Smallpox has been a significant disease throughout history, causing widespread epidemics and leading to the development of vaccines. It has been depicted in literature, art, and music, and has played a role in shaping public health policies.

How to Memorize "smallpox"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a rash with small, raised bumps that turn into blisters and scabs.
   - Visualize a person wearing a mask during an outbreak of smallpox.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'smallpox' with the image of a feverish person covered in blisters.
   - Think of the word 'variola' when you hear 'smallpox'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - SmAlPox: Small blisters, Apple-sized rash, Pox.
   - S-mall-pox: Sickness, Marks, All over body, Pox.

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