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English noun: measles

1. measles (state) an acute and highly contagious viral disease marked by distinct red spots followed by a rash; occurs primarily in children


Synonymsmorbilli, rubeola


Broader (hypernym)contagion, contagious disease


Narrower (hyponym)epidemic roseola, German measles, rubella, three-day measles









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