pox (Meaning)
pox (n)
a common venereal disease caused by the treponema pallidum spirochete; symptoms change through progressive stages; can be congenital (transmitted through the placenta)
a contagious disease characterized by purulent skin eruptions that may leave pock marks
Synonyms & Antonyms of pox
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a common venereal disease caused by the treponema pallidum spirochete; symptoms change through progressive stages; can be congenital (transmitted through the pl
spell,voodoo, curse, evil eye, Jonah,omen, portent, Indian sign, hex, augury
amulet, fetish, charm, talisman, amulet, fetich, talisman,charm, fetich, fetish
The smallpox pox ravaged medieval Europe, leaving countless victims scarred and disfigured.
Chickenpox is a highly contagious pox that primarily affects children.
The pox virus is extremely resistant to treatment and can spread rapidly through a population.
Cowpox, a milder form of pox, was used in the development of the first smallpox vaccine.
