Pox (Noun)
Meaning 1
A common venereal disease caused by the treponema pallidum spirochete; symptoms change through progressive stages; can be congenital (transmitted through the placenta).
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The early symptoms of pox were often misdiagnosed due to its non-specific nature.
- A combination of antibiotics was prescribed to treat the advanced stages of pox in the patient.
- Pox has been linked to serious complications if left untreated during pregnancy.
- Congenital pox is often diagnosed in newborns with characteristic rash and eye problems.
- In some historical accounts, famous artists were believed to have suffered from pox throughout their lives.
Synonyms
Hypernyms
- Sexually Transmitted Disease
- Venereal Disease
- Social Disease
- Dose
- VD
- Cupid's Itch
- Venus's Curse
- STD
- Cupid's Disease
Hyponyms
Meaning 2
A contagious disease characterized by purulent skin eruptions that may leave pock marks.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The village was plagued by a severe outbreak of smallpox that lasted for months and claimed many lives.
- She contracted chicken pox as a child and still had visible scars on her face years later.
- Inoculation was the first method used to combat the spread of smallpox and it was met with significant skepticism.
- Before widespread vaccination, smallpox was responsible for millions of deaths worldwide every year.
- Smallpox and cowpox were often confused due to their similar symptoms, but cowpox was far less deadly.