Idiom: Measles
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An acute and highly contagious disease which often afflicts children caused by the virus Measles morbillivirus and causing red rashes, fever, runny nose, coughing, and red eyes.
Any disease causing red rashes.
Used as an intensifier.
Synonym of cysticercosis: A disease of livestock or meat caused by the presence of tapeworm larvae.
Any disease causing a tree's bark to become rough and irregular.
Example Sentences
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My daughter's measles cleared up after a few days.
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The school was closed temporarily due to a measles outbreak.
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He missed the party because he came down with the measles.
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The doctor confirmed that she had a mild case of measles.
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Children who are vaccinated against measles are less likely to get sick.
