measles

Meanings

• noun

  A highly contagious viral disease caused by the measles virus, characterized by fever, cough, and a rash.

  - "She had measles when she was a child."
  - "The measles outbreak affected hundreds of people in the city."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈmiːzəlz/
   
   
   
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2. /ˈmiːzəlz/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

10-day measles , 7-day measles , hard measles , morbilli , red measles , rubeola

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with measles
measles , seals , heals , peals

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Variants

List of all variants of measles that leads to same result
measles , rubeola , measle , German measles , rubella

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

The term 'measles' comes from the Old English word 'mæseles', meaning 'spotted' or 'marked'.

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Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. Measles is a leading cause of death among young children worldwide.

2. The measles virus is a single-stranded RNA virus.

3. Measles is preventable with a highly effective vaccine.

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Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. measles vaccine: A vaccine that protects against measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) infections.

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Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

Measles has been a significant disease throughout history, leading to the development of vaccines and public health initiatives to prevent its spread. It has been a common theme in literature and art, with numerous depictions of the disease and its effects.

How to Memorize "measles"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize small red spots on a person's body, representing the rash associated with measles.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'measles' with the image of a feverish person covered in a rash.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'My Dear Aunt Sally' to remember the order of measles symptoms: 'M' for measles, 'D' for fever, 'A' for cough, 'S' for rash, and 'L' for lymph node swelling.

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