: a cysticercus tapeworm larva
specifically
: one found in the muscles of a domesticated mammal
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The measles virus was recently detected in wastewater samples collected by the Sacramento Area Sewer District.
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Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 6 June 2025
One dose is 93% effective, and two doses are 97% effective against measles, the CDC says.
—Youri Benadjaoud, ABC News, 6 June 2025
Getting vaccinated is the best way to be protected against measles.
—Chantelle Lee, Time, 2 June 2025
In people who receive both doses, contracting measles is extremely rare—even during outbreaks.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 22 May 2025
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Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 6 June 2025
One dose is 93% effective, and two doses are 97% effective against measles, the CDC says.
—Youri Benadjaoud, ABC News, 6 June 2025
Getting vaccinated is the best way to be protected against measles.
—Chantelle Lee, Time, 2 June 2025
In people who receive both doses, contracting measles is extremely rare—even during outbreaks.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 22 May 2025
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“Measle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/measle. Accessed 25 Jun. 2025.
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measle
noun
mea·sle
ˈmē-zəl 
: cysticercus
specifically
: one found in the muscles of a domesticated mammal
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