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Measles
see synonyms of measlesNoun
an acute and highly contagious viral disease marked by distinct red spots followed by a rash; occurs primarily in children
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Measles
see synonyms of measlesnoun (functioning as singular or plural)
1.
a highly contagious viral disease common in children, characterized by fever, profuse nasal discharge of mucus, conjunctivitis, and a rash of small red spots spreading from the forehead down to the limbs
. Technical names: morbilli, rubeola See also German measles2.
a disease of cattle, sheep, and pigs, caused by infestation with tapeworm larvae
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Measles
see synonyms of measles noun
1.
a.
an acute, infectious, communicable disease caused by a paramyxovirus and characterized by small, red spots on the skin, high fever, nasal discharge, etc.
and occurring most frequently in childhood; rubeola
b.
any of various similar but milder diseases; esp., rubella (German measles)
2.
a disease of cattle and hogs, caused by tapeworm larvae in the flesh
plural noun
3.
tapeworm larvae
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Measles
see synonyms of measlesn. (used with a sing. or pl. verb)
1.
a. An acute, contagious viral disease, usually occurring in childhood and characterized by eruption of red spots on the skin, fever, and catarrhal symptoms. Also called rubeola.
b. Black measles.
c. Any of several other diseases, especially German measles, that cause similar but milder symptoms.
2. A condition of pork or beef caused by the presence of tapeworm larvae.
3. A plant disease, usually caused by fungi, that produces small spots on leaves, stems, or fruit.
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