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Pox
Historical Importance![Play](https://cdn-wordup.com/WebsiteImages/DictionaryPics/BlackPlay.svg)
Often used in historical texts when discussing epidemics that shaped human history. ![Slide](https://word-images.cdn-wordup.com/tips/6JlRwwr4GiOfzLOMCVEBiLyiN4.webp)
Medical Context![Play](https://cdn-wordup.com/WebsiteImages/DictionaryPics/BlackPlay.svg)
Primarily used in medical history, less common in modern medical discussions. ![Slide](https://word-images.cdn-wordup.com/tips/xbCB6cveZRkr76hYTc5TlyM1xQ.webp)
Not Just Humans![Play](https://cdn-wordup.com/WebsiteImages/DictionaryPics/BlackPlay.svg)
Can refer to similar diseases in animals, like cowpox affecting cattle. ![Slide](https://word-images.cdn-wordup.com/tips/o2TVR8jTx0ZdgL7yyj5PtOk0OQ.webp)