Pox — synonyms, definition

1. pox (Noun)

4 synonyms
lues lues venerea syph syphilis
2 definitions

pox (Noun) — A common venereal disease caused by the treponema pallidum spirochete; symptoms change through progressive stages; can be congenital (transmitted through the placenta).

pox (Noun) — A contagious disease characterized by purulent skin eruptions that may leave pock marks.

12 types of
Cupid's disease Cupid's itch STD VD Venus's curse contagion contagious disease dose sexually transmitted disease social disease venereal disease venereal infection
11 types
Variola chickenpox cowpox neurosyphilis primary syphilis secondary syphilis smallpox tertiary syphilis vaccinia varicella variola major
1 part
chancre