rubella

/ˈrjuːbɛlə/

Definitions

1. noun

A highly infectious viral disease characterized by a rash, fever, and swollen lymph nodes, often occurring in children.

“The child’s mother noticed a rash on her daughter’s skin and suspected rubella.”

2. noun

The measles virus that causes this disease.

“The vaccine was developed to combat rubella, one of the measles strains.”

Synonyms

  • measles