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Definition of Variolous

1. Adjective. Relating to small pox.

Definition of Variolous

1. a. Of or pertaining to the smallpox; having pits, or sunken impressions, like those of the smallpox; variolar; variolic.

2. a. Of or pertaining to the smallpox; having pits, or sunken impressions, like those of the smallpox; variolar; variolic.

Definition of Variolous

1. Adjective. (medicine) Of or pertaining to smallpox. ¹

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Definition of Variolous

1. [adj]

Medical Definition of Variolous

1. Of or pertaining to the smallpox; having pits, or sunken impressions, like those of the smallpox; variolar; variolic. Origin: LL. Variolosus, fr. Variola the smallpox: cf. F. Varioleux. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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