VARIOLATION
(noun)Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the word
Variolation.
Variolation - as a noun
The obsolete process of inoculating a susceptible person with material taken from a vesicle of a person who has smallpox
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
variolization25Example Sentences
"In 1721, Zabdiel Boylston performed variolation on several people during a smallpox epidemic."
"The practice of variolation involved scratching the skin and applying smallpox matter from a pustule."
"Although variolation carried risks, it was still considered a milder alternative to contracting full-blown smallpox."
"Many people who underwent variolation experienced milder symptoms and were less likely to die from smallpox."
"The success rate of variolation varied depending on the skill of the person performing the procedure."
Word Game Points
Is VARIOLATION a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, variolation is valid for Scrabble UK/EU only
VARIOLATION has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.
Is VARIOLATION a valid Words With Friends word?
No, variolation is NOT valid for Words With Friends
Invalid WordVARIOLATION is not a valid Words With Friends word.
Is VARIOLATION a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, variolation is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordVARIOLATION has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.
