viruela
/biˈɾwe.la/
smallpox
La viruela fue erradicada en 1980 gracias a la vacunación masiva.
Smallpox was eradicated in 1980 thanks to mass vaccination.
Medicine
Medical
A contagious viral disease characterized by fever and distinctive skin lesions, caused by the variola virus. It was a major cause of death before its eradication in 1980.
Los síntomas de la viruela incluyen fiebre alta y erupciones cutáneas.
Symptoms of smallpox include high fever and skin eruptions.
The disease is now eradicated due to global vaccination efforts.
Collocations
vacuna contra la viruelasmallpox vaccineerradicación de la viruelaeradication of smallpox
Synonyms
Pro Tip
Historical Context
Smallpox was one of the deadliest diseases in history before its eradication.
Word Origin
From Latin 'variola', meaning 'spotted fever'.
Usage Notes
The term is primarily historical in modern usage, as smallpox has been eradicated.
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