three-day measles

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three-day measles

n
(Pathology) pathol an informal name for rubella
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Noun1.three-day measles - a contagious viral disease that is a milder form of measles lasting three or four daysthree-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
epidemic roseola, German measles, rubella
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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It is also known as German measles or three-day measles caused by the rubella virus.
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Rubella - commonly known as German measles or three-day measles - is an infection that primarily affects the skin and lymph nodes.
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