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

The fresh sea air and plain style of living were in our favour; varioloid was all the disease amounted to.

From The Story of a Strange Career Being the Autobiography of a Convict; an Authentic Document by Anonymous

It is only when we contrast the loathsomeness and danger of smallpox with the mildness and safety of vaccinia and varioloid that we grasp the greatness of the work which Jenner did for mankind.

From Popular Science Monthly Oct, Nov, Dec, 1915 — Volume 86 by Anonymous

At the same time I despair of making my words intelligible to any but those who are collectors, or mayhap to those others who are in the varioloid stage.

From Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great - Volume 04 Little Journeys to the Homes of Eminent Painters by Hubbard, Elbert