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measles

nounmasculinegeneral usecommon/sɐˈɾɐ̃pu/sa·ram·po

Definition

1

A highly contagious viral disease characterized by fever and a red rash.

Usage examples

Measles can be prevented by vaccination.
The child was kept home due to a measles outbreak.

Common combinations

contract measlesmeasles vaccinemeasles outbreak