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

That they are all truly the results of variolous poisoning is shown, first, by the occurrence of intermediate forms; second, by the occasional transmission of the disease in its typical aspects to the partially protected.

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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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M. Eckström promises to publish a complete description of the variolous epidemic, which prevailed last year at Stockholm, and in the provinces.

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