papera

Definitions of papera
  1. noun
    an acute contagious viral disease characterized by fever and by swelling of the parotid glands
    synonyms: paperas, parotiditis
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    type of:
    enfermedad infecciosa
    a disease transmitted only by a specific kind of contact
  2. noun
    abnormally enlarged thyroid gland; can result from underproduction or overproduction of hormone or from a deficiency of iodine in the diet
    synonyms: bocio, papo
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    type of:
    enfermedad
    an impairment of health or a condition of abnormal functioning
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