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smallpox
Smallpox is treated as an uncountable noun in medical and general contexts. It refers to the disease as a whole rather than individual instances of the illness, meaning it does not take a plural form and cannot be counted with numbers.
In modern usage, the term is almost exclusively encountered in historical or medical contexts due to its global eradication. It carries a heavy connotation of severity and dread, reflecting its historical status as one of the deadliest diseases in human history.
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Examples
Smallpox was officially declared eradicated by the WHO in 1980.
Smallpox was officially declared eradicated by the WHO in 1980.
The patient showed classic symptoms of smallpox including high fever and pustules.
Edward Jenner developed the first vaccine to prevent smallpox.
I wonder if people in the past lived in constant fear of smallpox.
Smallpox caused widespread devastation across many continents for centuries.
Smallpox caused widespread devastation across many continents for centuries.
We must ensure that smallpox remains eradicated to prevent a future outbreak.
Did you know that smallpox often left permanent scars on the skin?
The virus that causes smallpox is known as variola.