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"Measles" Definition

noun

A disease of cattle and swine caused by tapeworm larvae.
A plant disease, usually caused by fungi, that produces minute spots on leaves and stems.
An acute, contagious viral disease, usually occurring in childhood and characterized by eruption of red spots on the skin, fever, and catarrhal symptoms. Also called rubeola.
Any of several other diseases, especially German measles, that cause similar but milder symptoms.
Black measles.

noun plural but singular or plural in construction

An acute contagious disease that is caused by a morbillivirus (species ) and is marked especially by an eruption of distinct red circular spots .
Any of various eruptive diseases (as German measles).
Infestation with or disease caused by larval tapeworms in the muscles and tissues.

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