How To Spell poxes?
How to Pronounce poxes?
Correct pronunciation for the word "poxes" is [pˈɒksɪz], [pˈɒksɪz], [p_ˈɒ_k_s_ɪ_z].
What are the misspellings for poxes?
"Poxes" in context
Poxes are a family of infectious diseases, caused by large DNA viruses which can cause a range of illnesses, from mild skin rashes to very serious illnesses such as smallpox. There is no single definition of poxes; however, the term generally includes poxviruses, Orthopoxviruses, and Parapoxviruses. The most well-known disease in the pox family is, of course, smallpox, a highly contagious pathogen that caused millions of deaths worldwide before it was eradicated in the late 1970s. Another member of the pox family is chickenpox, which is closely related to smallpox.
Usage over time for poxes:
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Synonyms for Poxes:
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n.
• venereal disease
