morbilli

/mɔrˌbɪˈlaɪ/

Definitions of morbilli

1. noun

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