mpox
Definition
A contagious viral disease caused by the monkeypox virus (an orthopoxvirus), characterized by symptoms such as fever, headache, muscle aches, swollen lymph nodes, and a distinctive rash that often progresses to pustules.
The official rebranding of 'monkeypox' by the World Health Organization in 2022 to reduce stigma associated with the animal name, while retaining the same pathogen and clinical profile.
Examples
After binge-watching viral TikToks, he ironically caught mpox from a suspiciously close dance partner.
Public health campaigns now push mpox vaccines harder than pumpkin spice lattes in fall.
His mpox rash looked like a bad abstract art exhibit – spotty and full of drama.
She dodged mpox at the festival by wearing a hazmat suit disguised as futuristic fashion.