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mumps

nounfeminineinformaluncommon/pɐˈpɐj.ɾɐ/pa·pei·ra

Definition

1

The 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.

Synonyms