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scarlatina

noun
scar·​la·​ti·​na | \ ˌskär-lə-ˈtē-nə How to pronounce scarlatina (audio) \

Definition of scarlatina

: scarlet fever
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Other Words from scarlatina

scarlatinal \ ˌskär-​lə-​ˈtē-​nᵊl How to pronounce scarlatinal (audio) \ adjective

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 Although anyone who gets strep throat can get scarlet fever, also known as scarlatina, the disease typically strikes children under the age of 10. — Meera Senthilingam And Sandee Lamotte, CNN, "Health agency warns UK parents as scarlet fever cases soar," 27 Mar. 2018

First Known Use of scarlatina

1771, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for scarlatina

New Latin, from Medieval Latin scarlata scarlet

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scarlatina

noun
scar·​la·​ti·​na | \ ˌskär-lə-ˈtē-nə How to pronounce scarlatina (audio) \

Medical Definition of scarlatina

: scarlet fever

Other Words from scarlatina

scarlatinal \ -​ˈtēn-​ᵊl How to pronounce scarlatinal (audio) \ adjective

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