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roseola

roseola

1 9.8
A common childhood illness that causes a sudden fever followed by a red rash
  • noun
  • /roʊˈziːələ/
  • Specialized
translation icon : roseola
  • roseola rash

Examples

  • Children with roseola are well at this stage.

    Academic text (2012)
  • Kawasaki disease presents with a red rash and fever, which may be initially indistinguishable from other lesser causes of fever and rash such as roseola, fifth disease, measles, rubella, and even meningococcal disease.

    Academic text (2012)
  • The child developed a red rash after a few days of high fever, indicating he may have roseola.

  • After experiencing a sudden fever, the doctor confirmed that she had roseola when the rash appeared.

  • Parents should be aware that roseola is often marked by a rash following a high fever in young children.

Synonyms

rash
vsroseola
128 2.7

A group of red spots on the skin caused by illness or allergy

is a named condition highlighting occurrence in children not all causes
skin rash
vsroseola
4 3.0

A red, itchy area on the skin that may have spots or bumps

focuses on a condition mainly seen in children rather than general irritated areas
skin eruption
vsroseola
  • Specialized
1 4.9

Raised red or swollen patches that suddenly appear on the skin

is a general child-focused condition defined by red marks rather than suddenness
roseola infantum
vsroseola
  • Specialized
8.8

A short illness in babies and young children with sudden high fever then a pale pink rash

is a general condition marked by red marks in children rather than the full illness
roseola infantilis
vsroseola
  • Specialized
6.5

An illness that begins with a sudden high fever and a short pink rash

focuses on a reddened skin condition in children rather than the fever and disease course
efflorescence
vsroseola
  • Specialized
9.9

A red skin rash that appears as a sign of illness

is a broader condition marked by such outbreaks especially in children

Compounds

epidemic roseola
  • Specialized
9.0

A contagious viral illness that causes a short fever and rash and can harm an unborn baby early in pregnancy

roseola infantilis
  • Specialized
6.5

An illness that begins with a sudden high fever and a short pink rash

roseola infantum
  • Specialized
8.8

A short illness in babies and young children with sudden high fever then a pale pink rash

How Severe

measles
3.3
roseola
  • Specialized
1 9.8

Surface Forms

roseola singular
roseolas plural

Etymology

The word roseola comes from the Latin roseus 'rosy' and the small ending -ola 'little', so it literally means 'little rose'. That's why roseola is used for the pinkish or red skin rash often seen in young children.