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

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Two cases, however, have been reported in the past week in the Wichita and Hutchinson areas, raising the number of counties where measles has been reported to 10. Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 15 May 2025 In the latest study, measles virus was found in samples from two Houston treatment facilities on January 7, ten days before two travelers in the same area tested positive. Jenny Lehmann, Discover Magazine, 14 May 2025 Grants canceled to states have kept them from holding vaccination clinics, even as measles continues to spread. Selena Simmons-Duffin, NPR, 13 May 2025 The measles, mumps, and rubella vaccine, which has been available for over half a century, is about 97% effective at preventing measles with the standard two doses and 93% effective with one dose. Antonio Pequeño Iv, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for measle

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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“Measle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/measle. Accessed 28 May. 2025.

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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