measle

noun

mea·​sle ˈmē-zəl How to pronounce measle (audio)
: a cysticercus tapeworm larva
specifically : one found in the muscles of a domesticated mammal

Examples of measle in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Further information about measles and measles immunity can be found at https://www.cdc.gov/measles/about/faqs.html. Cheryl Vari, The Enquirer, 15 Mar. 2024 Wen: The measles, mumps and rubella, or MMR, vaccine, is highly effective at preventing measles. Katia Hetter, CNN, 14 Mar. 2024 Over the next few months, measles spread to 125 people across seven states. Jenny Gold, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2024 About 1 in 5 unvaccinated people with measles is hospitalized. Kristen Jordan Shamus, Detroit Free Press, 5 Mar. 2024 In January, there were nine measles cases in Pennsylvania, eight of them in Philadelphia. Erika Edwards, NBC News, 26 Feb. 2024 What to know about measles Measles is a highly contagious disease that can spread through coughing, sneezing and by touching infected surfaces. Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 23 Feb. 2024 In Broward County, where six cases of measles have been reported over the past week, about 92% of children in kindergarten had received routine immunizations against measles, chickenpox, polio, and other diseases. Amy Maxmen, CBS News, 23 Feb. 2024 California has recorded two cases of measles so far. Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 1 Mar. 2024

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Word History

Etymology

singular of measles

First Known Use

1863, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of measle was in 1863

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Cite this Entry

“Measle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/measle. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Medical Definition

measle

noun
mea·​sle ˈmē-zəl How to pronounce measle (audio)
: cysticercus
specifically : one found in the muscles of a domesticated mammal
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