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rubeola

noun
ru·​be·​o·​la | \ ˌrü-bē-ˈō-lə How to pronounce rubeola (audio) , rü-ˈbē-ə-lə How to pronounce rubeola (audio) \

Definition of rubeola

: measles sense 1a
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 The measles, also called rubeola, is a highly contagious infection caused by a virus. — Caroline Picard, Good Housekeeping, "The Measles Signs in Kids Every Parent Needs to Know About," 3 Apr. 2019 The measles, also called rubeola, is a highly contagious infection caused by a virus. — Caroline Picard, Good Housekeeping, "The Measles Signs in Kids Every Parent Needs to Know About," 3 Apr. 2019

First Known Use of rubeola

1771, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for rubeola

New Latin, from neuter plural of rubeolus reddish, from Latin rubeus

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rubeola

noun
ru·​be·​o·​la | \ ˌrü-bē-ˈō-lə How to pronounce rubeola (audio) , rü-ˈbē-ə-lə How to pronounce rubeola (audio) \

Medical Definition of rubeola

: measles sense 1a

Other Words from rubeola

rubeolar \ -​lər How to pronounce rubeolar (audio) \ adjective

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