variolous
Americanadjective
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of or relating to smallpox.
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affected with smallpox.
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having pits like those left by smallpox.
adjective
Etymology
Origin of variolous
Example Sentences
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On one side are the views entertained by the Vienna school of dermatologists, according to which there is but a single virus in these several forms of disease—the variolous poison.
From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various
During the delay the variolous exanthem should betray its individuality by the formation of a minute vesicular apex at the summit of several papules.
From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various
At the same time the inflammation of the arm inoculated with variolous matter was increasing fast, and he had the disease mildly at the usual time.
From Zoonomia, Vol. I Or, the Laws of Organic Life by Erasmus Darwin
When the variolous exanthem first appears the practitioner should secure as soon as practicable a history of the invasion stage if this has not been subject to his personal observation.
From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various
Reference has been made above to the implication of the eyes of the variolous, and the possibility of the disorder terminating, after an otherwise favorable convalescence, in total blindness, should not be forgotten.
From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various
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