i adjective Pathology.
resembling smallpox, as a lesion.
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variolate (ˈvɛərɪəˌleɪt) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —vb | |
| 1. | (tr) to inoculate with the smallpox virus |
| —adj | |
| 2. | marked or pitted with or as if with the scars of smallpox |
| [C18: from | |
| vario'lation | |
| —n | |
| varioli'zation | |
| —n | |
| varioli'sation | |
| —n | |
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Variolate
is always a great word to know.
So is bezoar. Does it mean:
| a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison. |
| an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance. |
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variolate var·i·o·late (vâr'ē-ə-lāt', vār'-)
adj.
Having pustules or pitted scars like those of smallpox. v. var·i·o·lat·ed, var·i·o·lat·ing, var·i·o·lates
To inoculate with smallpox virus.
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