German measles
Origin of German measles
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British Dictionary definitions for German measles
(functioning as singular) a nontechnical name for rubella
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Scientific definitions for German measles
[ jûr′mən ]
An infectious disease caused by the rubella virus of the genus Rubivirus, characterized by mild fever and skin rash. German measles can cause congenital defects if a woman is exposed during early pregnancy. Also called rubella
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Cultural definitions for German measles
An acute and contagious disease, caused by a virus, producing symptoms milder than those usually associated with measles.
Notes for German measles
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