Measles definition

Measles

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WordNet

(1) An acute and highly contagious viral disease marked by distinct red spots followed by a rash; occurs primarily in children

WiktionaryText

Plural of , probably from and influenced by .

Rubeola, an acute highly contagious disease, (often of childhood) caused by a virus, featuring a spreading red skin rash, fever, runny nose, cough and red eyes
Any of several other similar diseases, such as German measles.

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