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

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Etymology

Origin of varioloid

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

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Example Sentences

See Examples For:

varioloid

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

Every artist has occasional attacks of Artistic Jealousy, and happy is the man who contents himself with the varioloid variety.

From Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great - Volume 06 Little Journeys to the Homes of Eminent Artists by Elbert Hubbard

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

From Trials and Triumphs of Faith by Mary Cole

With the present light upon the subject, it would seem to be an instance of the origination anew of a malignant type of varioloid disease.

From Sheep, Swine, and Poultry Embracing the History and Varieties of Each; The Best Modes of Breeding; Their Feeding and Management; Together with etc. by Robert Jennings

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