What is "pox" in English? Definition and Explanations

Meaning of "pox": a common venereal disease caused by the treponema pallidum spirochete; symptoms change through progressive stages; can be congenital (transmitted through the placenta)

Noun

Pronunciation in US: /pɑks/

Meaning of "pox": a contagious disease characterized by purulent skin eruptions that may leave pock marks

Noun

Pronunciation in US: /pɑks/

Synonyms:

social disease, herpes, gonorrhea, syphilis, STD, VD, crabs, sexually-transmitted disease, the clap,