West Indian Smallpox (Noun)
Meaning
A mild form of smallpox caused by a less virulent form of the virus.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- West Indian smallpox was considered a mild form of the disease with fewer fatalities compared to other variants.
- Historical records suggest that West Indian smallpox had a lower mortality rate due to its less virulent strain of the virus.
- The introduction of West Indian smallpox in some regions may have contributed to the development of immunity among the local population.
- In some parts of the world, West Indian smallpox was not as feared as other forms of smallpox due to its relatively mild symptoms.
- Researchers have studied West Indian smallpox to better understand the different strains of the smallpox virus and their varying levels of virulence.