rubella

/ruˈbɛlə/
/ruˈbɛlə/
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Definitions of rubella
  1. noun
    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
    synonyms: German measles, epidemic roseola, three-day measles
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    type of:
    measles, morbilli, rubeola
    an acute and highly contagious viral disease marked by distinct red spots followed by a rash; occurs primarily in children
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/ruˈbɛlə/
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/ruˈbɛlə/
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