fowl pox: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
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What does “fowl pox” mean?
A contagious viral disease of poultry and other birds, causing skin lesions on unfeathered body parts.
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Definition
Meaning and Definition
A contagious viral disease of poultry and other birds, causing skin lesions on unfeathered body parts.
May refer broadly to avian pox diseases, or figuratively to any widespread, superficial infection or undesirable condition affecting a group.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
No significant differences; spelling is consistent. The term is equally technical in both varieties.
Connotations
Identical technical connotations of disease in poultry.
Frequency
Equally low frequency outside of specific industries in both regions.
Grammar
How to Use “fowl pox” in a Sentence
The [NOUN: poultry] contracted fowl pox.An outbreak of fowl pox [VERB: affected] the flock.[NOUN: Vaccination] prevents fowl pox.Vocabulary
Collocations
Examples
Examples of “fowl pox” in a Sentence
adjective
British English
- The fowl-pox vaccination programme is essential.
- A fowl-pox outbreak was confirmed.
American English
- The fowl pox vaccination program is essential.
- A fowl pox outbreak was confirmed.
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Used in poultry farming and agricultural insurance contexts.
Academic
Used in veterinary science, virology, and animal husbandry papers.
Everyday
Rare; used only by poultry keepers or in rural settings.
Technical
Precise term for the specific avian disease caused by Avipoxvirus.
Vocabulary
Synonyms of “fowl pox”
Neutral
Weak
Vocabulary
Antonyms of “fowl pox”
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “fowl pox”
- Incorrectly using it for human diseases like chickenpox.
- Misspelling as 'foul pox'.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
No, fowl pox is specific to birds and poses no risk to human health.
It is primarily spread through direct contact with infected birds or via mosquitoes and other biting insects.
There is no direct cure; treatment involves supportive care, and prevention is achieved through vaccination and biosecurity.
Fowl pox affects birds and is caused by Avipoxvirus. Chickenpox is a human disease caused by the varicella-zoster virus; they are completely unrelated.
A contagious viral disease of poultry and other birds, causing skin lesions on unfeathered body parts.
Fowl pox is usually technical/veterinary in register.
Fowl pox: in British English it is pronounced /ˌfaʊl ˈpɒks/, and in American English it is pronounced /ˌfaʊl ˈpɑːks/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Think: FOWL (birds) + POX (spots/disease) = the chickenpox for chickens.
Conceptual Metaphor
DISEASE IS AN INVADER / CONTAMINATION.
Practice
Quiz
What is 'fowl pox' primarily associated with?