Definitions
There are 2 meanings of the phrase
Variola Major.
Variola Major - as a noun
A highly contagious viral disease characterized by fever and weakness and skin eruption with pustules that form scabs that slough off leaving scars
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
smallpoxvariolaHypernyms (Closely Related)
poxHyponyms (Broadly Related)
A type of smallpox virus that has a fatality rate of up to 25 percent
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
variola major virusExample Sentences
"In the mid-20th century, variola major caused millions of deaths worldwide."
"The vaccine for variola major is highly effective."
"The eradication of variola major was a major achievement in global health."
"Cases of variola major are extremely rare since the successful vaccination campaigns."
"The World Health Organization played a crucial role in the elimination of variola major."
