Cowpoxes

/ˈkaʊpɑksɪz/ noun

Definition

Plural of cowpox; multiple cases or instances of cowpox infection.

Etymology

Standard plural of 'cowpox' formed by adding '-es'. Used in medical and historical literature discussing the disease.

Kelly Says

The plural 'cowpoxes' appears in historical medical records documenting how different cowpox outbreaks among dairy herds were tracked and studied, ultimately leading to the understanding that made vaccination possible.

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