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antivariolic

adjectivetécnico/ɐ̃tivɐɾjuˈliku/rare

an·ti·va·ri·ó·li·co

Definition

That prevents or counteracts smallpox.
Antivariolic vaccination is no longer routine since the eradication of smallpox.
Historical texts mention antivariolic treatments.

Etymology

Do grego 'anti-' (contra) + 'variólico' (relativo à varíola).

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