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mumps
nounfeminineinformaluncommon/pɐˈpɐj.ɾɐ/pa·pei·ra
Definition
1The common name for mumps, a contagious viral disease that causes swelling of the salivary glands.
Usage examples
“He missed a week of school when he had the mumps.”
“The MMR vaccine protects against measles, mumps, and rubella.”