alastrim
英 [ə'læstrɪm]
美 [ə'læstrɪm]
词性
名词
基本解释
n.[医]亚天花,类天花
网络释义
also known as greave, it is a highly infectious disease caused by the variola virus, characterized by a rash of purple or black spots on the skin and a high fever, often leading to death.
例证
1. Alastrim, also called greave, is a dangerous viral disease that can spread rapidly among populations with low immunity.
2. In the 19th century, alastrim was responsible for numerous deaths in overcrowded and unsanitary living conditions.
2. In the 19th century, alastrim was responsible for numerous deaths in overcrowded and unsanitary living conditions.