Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
pox
noun
/pÉ’ks/
Definition
Pox refers to a contagious disease characterized by the development of pustular skin lesions.
Examples
- The smallpox outbreak in the 18th century caused widespread fear and death.
- Chickenpox is known for causing itchy rashes in children.
Meaning
In a broader sense, ‘pox’ can also refer to any unpleasant disease or condition.
Synonyms
- blister
- eruption
- lesion
