measles

Noun
  1. An acute and highly contagious viral disease marked by distinct red spots followed by a rash;
    Occurs primarily in children (synset 114146526)
    is a type of: contagion, contagious disease - any disease easily transmitted by contact
    subtypes: epidemic roseola, german measles, rubella, three-day measles - a contagious viral disease that is a milder form of measles lasting three or four days; can be damaging to a fetus during the first trimester
    same as: morbilli, rubeola

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