noun

chickenpox

chickenpox

My son got chickenpox from school.

My son got chickenpox from school.

The chickenpox vaccine is very effective.

The chickenpox vaccine is very effective.

((noun)) chickenpox She has chickenpox.

Synonyms: varicella

From 'chicken' (possibly due to the mildness compared to smallpox, or the spots resembling chicken pecks) and 'pox' (a disease with pustules).

Imagine a chicken pecking at your skin, leaving little red spots (pox). This image can help you remember the name.

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