Definition of Smallpox virus

1. Noun. The virus that causes smallpox in humans; can be used as a bioweapon.

Exact synonyms: Variola Virus
Generic synonyms: Poxvirus
Specialized synonyms: Variola Major, Variola Major Virus, Variola Minor, Variola Minor Virus

Medical Definition of Smallpox virus

1. Virus responsible for smallpox. Said to have been completely eradicated. Large DNA virus (brick like, 250-390nm x 20-260nm) with complex outer and inner membranes (not derived from plasma membrane of host cell). This entry appears with permission from the Dictionary of Cell and Molecular Biology (11 Mar 2008)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Smallpox Virus

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smalling
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smallmindedness
smallmouth
smallmouths
smallness
smallnesses
smallpox
smallpox blanket
smallpox vaccine
smallpox virus (current term)
smallpoxes
smalls
smallsat
smallsats
smallscale
smallsword
smallswords
smalltime
smalltooth sawfish
smalltown
smalltowns
smally
smalm
smalmed

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