noun
- any of various viral diseases that cause a rash of pimples or blisters on the skin
- syphilis
Usage: archaic
Examples
- Chickenpox is a common childhood pox that causes itchy blisters.
- Smallpox was eradicated worldwide through vaccination campaigns.
- The doctor diagnosed the patient with a mild case of pox.
- Cowpox was used in early smallpox vaccines.
- The pox left small scars on his face after healing.
- Monkeypox is another type of pox virus that can infect humans.