Me: Hey, 049? Can I ask you something?

049: *in the middle of surgery* Qu'est-ce que c'est, chérie?

Me: Well it's more of two questions.

049: Go on.

Me: OK why do they call it smallpox? And why do they call it chicken pox? It doesn't come from chickens.

049: Curious today, aren't you? Well the reason why it is called smallpox is because the name "smallpox" is derived from the Latin word "variola," which means "spotted." This refers to the characteristic rash of raised, pus-filled spots (pox) that develops on the skin of infected individuals.
The term "small" was added to distinguish smallpox from other pox-like diseases, such as syphilis, which was known as the "great pox." Therefore, smallpox was called "small pox" because it had smaller spots compared to the great pox.

Me: Ew. And what about the question about chicken pox? Why is it called that?

049: The exact origin of the term "chickenpox" is uncertain, but there are several theories:
Similarity to chickenpeas:
Some believe the name comes from the small, raised blisters that resemble chickenpeas.
Mildness of the disease:
Chickenpox is generally a mild illness, and "chicken" may refer to its non-threatening nature.
Association with chickens:
In the past, chickenpox was thought to be caused by chickens, hence the name.
Derivation from smallpox:
Chickenpox is a related virus to smallpox, which was historically called "pox". The term "chicken" may be a diminutive or modifier added to differentiate it from smallpox.
It's important to note that the medical term for chickenpox is "varicella-zoster virus." *as he is explaining he is pointing to things with his scalpel, making me nervous*

Me: Um, ok, thanks for answering my questions but could you please not wave that thing around? It's really sharp and makes me nervous.

049: Ah. I apologize, dear. I seem to have a habit of doing things.

Me: That's ok. So, uh, is that guy gonna live again or is he gonna stay dead?

049: Alas, this man will not rise again. *sighs, disappointed*

Me: Want me to slap him and say, wake up bitch!?

049: *looks at me sternly* Surveille ton langage, jeune femme.

Me: Sorry.

049: It is quite alright, just do not curse while you are around me, s'il vous plait.

Me: I won't. And thanks for teaching me French.

049: Now, say that again, but in French.

Me: Merci de m'avoir appris le français.

049: Tres bien. Je suis fier de toi.

Me: Merci!