Pox
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Historical Importance
Often used in historical texts when discussing epidemics that shaped human history. The pox epidemics transformed societies.
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Medical Context
Primarily used in medical history, less common in modern medical discussions. Physicians in the past studied various forms of pox.
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Not Just Humans
Can refer to similar diseases in animals, like cowpox affecting cattle. Researchers examined cowpox to understand human pox viruses better.