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smallpox
nounfemininetechnicaluncommon/vɐɾiˈɔlɐ/va·ri·o·la
Definition
1A serious, contagious, and often fatal infectious disease caused by the variola virus, now eradicated. Characterized by high fever and a rash that leaves scars.
Usage examples
“Smallpox was declared eradicated in 1980.”
“The smallpox vaccine was a major medical breakthrough.”
Common combinations
smallpox virussmallpox eradicationsmallpox vaccine