varioloid

American  

[vair-ee-uh-loid] / ˈvɛər i əˌlɔɪd /

adjective

1. resembling smallpox.

2. of or relating to a mild case of smallpox.

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noun

1. a mild smallpox, especially as occurring in persons who were vaccinated or previously had the disease.

varioloid British  

/ ˈvɛərɪəˌlɔɪd /

adjective

1. resembling smallpox

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noun

1. a mild form of smallpox occurring in persons with partial immunity

Other Word Forms

• postvarioloid adjective

Etymology

Origin of varioloid

First recorded in 1815–25; variol(a) + -oid

Example Sentences

The fact is thus fully established that the protection afforded by successful vaccination varies in time with different cases, and that the liability to varioloid is greatest between the ages of 15 and 25 years.

From Scientific American • Nov. 2, 2021

He reported that, as a child, he had varioloid measles, sore throat and "colds."

From Time Magazine Archive

At the end of January, a contagious disorder prevailed, called the varioloid.

From The Journal of Negro History, Volume 2, 1917 by Various

One woman that was vaccinated at that time, had varioloid, so the doctor said.

From Trials and Triumphs of Faith by Cole, Mary

When prevalent in the city, the measles, small pox, and varioloid disease have reached the Asylum; the scarlatina has, at no period, I believe, been peculiarly troublesome there.

From North American Medical and Surgical Journal, Vol. 2, No. 3, July, 1826 by Bache, Franklin