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

Derived 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

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 Hubbard, Elbert

It occurs but once, is contagious, is very common, and resembles varioloid.

From Mother's Remedies Over One Thousand Tried and Tested Remedies from Mothers of the United States and Canada by Ritter, Thomas Jefferson

"That's varioloid, or mild small-pox," said the doctor.

From The Every-day Life of Abraham Lincoln A Narrative And Descriptive Biography With Pen-Pictures And Personal Recollections By Those Who Knew Him by Browne, Francis F. (Francis Fisher)