varicella

Meanings

• A contagious disease caused by the varicella-zoster virus. Commonly known as chickenpox.

  - "John came down with chickenpox last week."
  - "Sara's little brother has chickenpox and is contagious."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with varicella
chickenpox , smallpox , measles , mumps

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Variants

List of all variants of varicella that leads to same result
varicella , varicellas

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Forms

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Etymology

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The term 'varicella' comes from the Latin word 'varicella', which means 'little pouch' or 'baggy'. This refers to the characteristic blisters or pustules that form on the skin during a varicella infection.

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Related Concepts

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1. Varicella-zoster Virus (VZV): The varicella-zoster virus (VZV) is a double-stranded DNA virus that causes both chickenpox and shingles. Chickenpox is caused by primary infection with VZV, while shingles is caused by reactivation of the dormant VZV virus in individuals who have previously recovered from chickenpox. VZV is highly contagious and can spread easily through direct contact with infected individuals or their blisters, or through contact with contaminated surfaces or objects.

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Culture

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