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pox

[päks]

pox Definition

a viral disease causing a skin rash and fever, especially smallpox or syphilis.

Using pox: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "pox" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The pox outbreak was contained with a vaccination campaign.

  • Example

    He contracted syphilis and suffered from the pox for years.

pox Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for pox

Phrases with pox

  • an infectious disease caused by the variola virus, characterized by a fever and a distinctive skin rash that leaves pockmarks when healed

    Example

    Smallpox was eradicated worldwide in 1980.

  • a sexually transmitted infection caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum, which can cause long-term complications if not treated

    Example

    The pox on his face was a visible sign of his syphilis.

  • a highly contagious viral disease causing an itchy rash of spots all over the body

    Example

    She caught chickenpox from her classmates at school.

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Summary: pox in Brief

The term 'pox' [päks] refers to a viral disease that causes a skin rash and fever, such as smallpox or syphilis. It is often used to describe outbreaks of infectious diseases, as in 'The pox outbreak was contained with a vaccination campaign.' Other related diseases include chickenpox, which is highly contagious and causes an itchy rash.