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variolous

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[ vuh-rahy-uh-luhs ]

adjective

  1. of or relating to smallpox.
  2. affected with smallpox.
  3. having pits like those left by smallpox.


variolous

/ əˈɪəə /

adjective

  1. relating to or resembling smallpox; variolar
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of variolous1

First recorded in 1660–70; variol(a) + -ous
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The diphtheritic inflammations of wounds and of variolous eruptions are instances in point.

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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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