variolic

/ˌværiˈɒlɪk/; /vəriˈɒlɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or caused by smallpox

“The variolic rash spread rapidly throughout the village.”

2. noun

a person affected with smallpox

“The hospital treated several variolic patients during the outbreak.”

Synonyms

  • poxed
  • smallpoxed

Antonyms

  • healthy
  • uninfected