measles

measles definition - medical

mea·sles (mēˈzəlz)

noun
  1. 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.
  2. Black measles.
  3. Any of several other diseases, especially German measles, that cause similar but milder symptoms.
  4. A disease of cattle and swine caused by tapeworm larvae.

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