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chickenpox

nounfemininetechnicalcommon/vɐɾiˈsɛlɐ/va·ri·ce·la

Definition

1

A highly contagious viral disease, chiefly of children, characterized by fever and a rash of small itchy blisters.

Usage examples

Chickenpox is usually a mild illness in children.
She stayed home from school because she had chickenpox.

Synonyms

Common combinations

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