measles


Definition: Meaning of, measles in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈmiːz(ə)lz /

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[uncountable] also the measles
  1. an infectious illness in which you have a fever and small red spots on your face and body. People often have measles when they are children.
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measles used in phrases

  • German measles (noun)
    1. an infectious disease that causes red spots on your body, and can damage an unborn child [=  rubella]
  • three-day measles (noun)
    1. a contagious viral disease that is a milder form of measles lasting three or four days; can be damaging to a foetus during the first trimester
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