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variolous
[ vuh-rahy-uh-luhs ]
adjective
- of or relating to smallpox.
- affected with smallpox.
- having pits like those left by smallpox.
variolous
/ əˈɪəə /
adjective
- relating to or resembling smallpox; variolar
Word History and Origins
Origin of variolous1
Example Sentences
This diversity is due to several causes, irrespective of the remarkable modifications displayed in the variolous who have been previously vaccinated.
After waiting two months Jenner inoculated him with variolous material.
If properly conducted, it secures the constitution as much as variolous inoculation possibly can.
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.
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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