English Explanatory Dictionary

mpox

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A viral disease, of primates and some other mammals, related to smallpox, caused by Orthopoxvirus monkeypox.
noun
  1. Alternative letter-case form of mpox.
noun
  1. Alternative form of mpox.
noun
  1. Alternative form of mpox.

Pronunciation

/ˈɛm.pɒks/ /ˈm̩.pɒks/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-mpox.wav

Word forms

mpox m-pox

Etymology

Clipping of monkeypox coined in 2022, chosen in order to discourage racist and stigmatizing interpretations of that word. Coined by Montreal-based RÉZO, in consultation with other Canadian organizations, in parallel with the effort to change the French term. More at Wikipedia (mpox § Nomenclature).

Synonyms

monkeypox
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