VARIOLA MINOR
(noun)Definitions
There are 2 meanings of the phrase
Variola Minor.
Variola Minor - as a noun
A mild form of smallpox caused by a less virulent form of the virus
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
alastrim10cuban itchkaffir poxmilk poxpseudosmallpoxpseudovariolawest indian smallpoxwhite poxA type of smallpox virus that has a fatality rate of about 1 percent
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
variola minor virusExample Sentences
"The first known case of variola minor was reported in 1860."
"Vaccination can protect against variola minor."
"The symptoms of variola minor include fever and rash."
"The last known natural case of variola minor occurred in Somalia in 1977."
"Due to the effectiveness of vaccines, variola minor is no longer a global threat."
