Pseudosmallpox (Noun)
Meaning
A mild form of smallpox caused by a less virulent form of the virus.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- Pseudosmallpox is a mild form of smallpox caused by a less virulent form of the virus that typically results in a less severe illness.
- The doctor diagnosed the patient with pseudosmallpox after conducting a series of tests to rule out the more severe form of smallpox.
- Pseudosmallpox was more common in certain regions where the less virulent strain of the virus was prevalent.
- The patient's symptoms were consistent with pseudosmallpox, which is often characterized by mild fever and a rash.
- Researchers studied pseudosmallpox to better understand the differences between the mild and severe forms of smallpox.