Smallpox

usgb/ˈsmɔːlpɑːks/
noun

A serious disease that causes fever and skin sores.

Many people died of smallpox before the vaccine was invented
Visual representation of "smallpox" - A serious disease that causes fever and skin sores

Often appears as...

  • smallpox vaccine
  • smallpox outbreak

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Historical Relevance

Smallpox has been eradicated, so it's often discussed in a historical context.

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Smallpox was declared eradicated by the World Health Organization in 1980.
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Seriousness

Smallpox was a grave disease, discussing it should convey its severity.

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During the 18th century, smallpox was a devastating scourge across Europe.
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Medical Breakthrough

Refers to the vaccine as a historical medical breakthrough.

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The development of the smallpox vaccine was a turning point in fighting infectious diseases.
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