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Noun: measles  mee-zulz
  1. An acute and highly contagious viral disease marked by distinct red spots followed by a rash; occurs primarily in children
    - rubeola, morbilli

Type of: contagion, contagious disease

Encyclopedia: Measles, mumps and rubella vaccine