rubeola
9.5
A very contagious illness caused by a virus that causes fever and a red rash, often in children
- noun
- /ruˈbiːələ/
- Specialized
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rubeola
- Measles, also known as rubeola, is a highly infectious and usually severe illness that causes fever, rash, cough, and red, watery eyes.
Examples
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When the child developed symptoms of rubeola, the doctor advised immediate quarantine to prevent its spread.
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Vaccination is crucial in preventing rubeola, a contagious disease marked by fever and a characteristic rash.
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Rubeola, commonly called rubeola, can lead to serious complications in children if not treated properly.
Synonyms
measles
vsrubeola
3.3
A very easily spread illness that causes fever and a red rash, often in children
is the formal or technical name used interchangeably with the common term
9.9
A disease that spreads easily and causes high fever and a red rash in children
is the modern scientific name used in clinical and medical contexts
How Serious
Surface Forms
Etymology
Rubeola comes from the Latin root rubeus, meaning 'red', and is like the English word ruby to help you remember it. It was named for the red spots and rash of measles, so the origin explains how the disease looks.