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measles

DEFINITIONS OF: measles

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n an acute and highly contagious viral disease marked by distinct red spots followed by a rash; occurs primarily in children

Synonyms:
morbilli, rubeola
Types:
German measles, epidemic roseola, rubella, three-day measles
a contagious viral disease that is a milder form of measles lasting three or four days; can be damaging to a fetus during the first trimester
Type of:
contagion, contagious disease
any disease easily transmitted by contact
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