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Definition of Alastrim
1. Noun. A mild form of smallpox caused by a less virulent form of the virus.
Exact synonyms: Cuban Itch, Kaffir Pox, Milk Pox, Pseudosmallpox, Pseudovariola, Variola Minor, West Indian Smallpox, White Pox
Generic synonyms: Smallpox, Variola, Variola Major
Generic synonyms: Smallpox, Variola, Variola Major
Definition of Alastrim
1. Noun. (medicine) A milder variant of smallpox ¹
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Definition of Alastrim
1. a mild form of small pox [n -S]
Medical Definition of Alastrim
1. A mild form of smallpox caused by a less virulent strain of the virus. Synonym: Cuban itch, Kaffir pox, milkpox, pseudosmallpox, pseudovariola, variola minor, West Indian smallpox, whitepox. Origin: Pg. Alastrar, to scatter over (05 Mar 2000)
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