variolous

American  

[vuh-rahy-uh-luhs] / vəˈraɪ ə ləs /

Or variolar

adjective

1. of or relating to smallpox.

2. affected with smallpox.

3. having pits like those left by smallpox.

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variolous British  

/ vəˈraɪələs /

adjective

1. relating to or resembling smallpox; variolar

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Etymology

Origin of variolous

First recorded in 1660–70; variol(a) + -ous

Example Sentences

We can scarcely suppose that he did anything else than variolate these persons, just as he would have done had he used variolous lymph without the addition of milk.

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After waiting two months Jenner inoculated him with variolous material.

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If properly conducted, it secures the constitution as much as variolous inoculation possibly can.

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The same appearances were observable on the arms as we commonly see when a patient has had variolous matter applied, after having either the Cow-pox or the Small-pox.

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Our object being to convey practical knowledge, we pass on to a notice of the subjects, most liable to suffer from exposure to the variolous poison.

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