water pox
Meanings
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noun
A disease caused by the varicella-zoster virus, characterized by the appearance of small, fluid-filled blisters on the skin, particularly on the trunk and extremities.
- "She was diagnosed with water pox and had to stay home from school until the blisters healed."
- "Water pox is also known as chickenpox."
Variants
List of all variants of water pox that leads to same resultabove water , water , waters , watered , watering , water bag , water bags , water balance , water balances , water ballet , water ballets , water bear , water bears , Water Bearer , Water Bearers , water beetle , water beetles , water biscuit , water biscuits , water blister , water blisters
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.Water pox is also known as chickenpox or varicella. The name 'chickenpox' may have originated from the fact that blisters can resemble the pox marks found on chickens.
Trivia
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Water pox is highly contagious and can be spread through direct contact with an infected person or their fluid-filled blisters.
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Once someone has had water pox, they become immune to the virus and cannot get it again.
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Water pox can be prevented with a vaccine.
Related Concepts
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Varicella-zoster virus: The virus that causes water pox and chickenpox.
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Chickenpox: A synonym for water pox.
Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.Water pox has been a common childhood illness throughout history. It has been depicted in art and literature, including the works of William Shakespeare and Mark Twain.
How to Memorize "water pox"
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visualize
- Visualize small, fluid-filled blisters on the skin, particularly on the trunk and extremities.
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associate
- Associate the word 'water pox' with the image of a person covered in blisters.
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mnemonics
- Use the mnemonic 'Water Pox: Widespread, Painful, Oozing, Xmas' to remember the symptoms.
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