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smallpox

[ˈsmɔːlpɒks]

smallpox Definition

  • 1a highly contagious and often fatal viral disease characterized by fever and a distinctive progressive skin rash
  • 2an infectious disease caused by the variola virus

Using smallpox: Examples

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  • Example

    Smallpox was eradicated worldwide by 1980.

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    The smallpox vaccine was first developed in the late 18th century.

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    Smallpox was responsible for millions of deaths throughout history.

smallpox Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for smallpox

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Summary: smallpox in Brief

Smallpox [ˈsmɔːlpɒks] is a highly contagious and often fatal viral disease characterized by fever and a distinctive progressive skin rash. It was responsible for millions of deaths throughout history, but was eradicated worldwide by 1980 due to the development of the smallpox vaccine.

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