Morbilli

/mɔrˈbɪlaɪ/

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Definitions of morbilli

noun
an acute and highly contagious viral disease marked by distinct red spots followed by a rash; occurs primarily in children

synonyms: measles, rubeola

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types:
German measles, epidemic roseola, rubella, three-day measles
a contagious viral disease that is a milder form of measles lasting three or four days; can be damaging to a fetus during the first trimester

type of:
contagion, contagious disease
any disease easily transmitted by contact

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