measle

Meanings

• noun

  A contagious disease caused by a virus, characterized by a rash, fever, and often cough and runny nose.

  - "She came down with measles last week."
  - "The measle outbreak at the school forced the closure."
  - "He had measles as a child and was immune."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with measle
measles , peasles , easels , feasles , leasles

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Variants

List of all variants of measle that leads to same result
measle , measles

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English masel, from masian 'to mottle, speckle'.

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Trivia

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1. Measles is one of the leading causes of death among young children worldwide.

2. Measles was once common in the United States, but widespread vaccination has nearly eliminated the disease.

3. Measles is highly contagious and can spread easily through the air.

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Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. measles vaccine: A vaccine that protects against measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) is commonly administered to children.

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Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

Measles is a common childhood disease and has been depicted in literature and art, such as in the novel 'A Separate Peace' by John Knowles and the painting 'The Measles' by Vincent van Gogh.

How to Memorize "measle"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a red, blotchy rash covering someone's body, similar to a speckled pattern.

2. associate
   

   - Connect measles with the idea of a contagious disease and a childhood illness.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the phrase 'Mumps, Measles, and More' to remember the MMR vaccine.

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