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chickenpox
nounfemininetechnicalcommon/vɐɾiˈsɛlɐ/va·ri·ce·la
Definition
1A 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.”
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