variolous

adjective

va·​ri·​o·​lous və-ˈrī-ə-ləs How to pronounce variolous (audio)
: of or relating to smallpox
inoculated with variolous matter

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“Variolous.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/variolous. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.

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