measle

noun mea·sle \ ˈmē-zəl \

Updated on: 21 Apr 2018

Definition of measle

: a cysticercus tapeworm larva; specifically : one found in the muscles of a domesticated mammal

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With just a few clicks, users can specify key variables such as the region of interest, from as small as a single city to the entire United States, and the type of disease, such as influenza, measles, Ebola, or something new.

— m. mitchell waldrop, Science | AAAS, "What if a nuke goes off in Washington, D.C.? Simulations of artificial societies help planners cope with the unthinkable," 12 Apr. 2018
In 1998, British researcher Andrew Wakefield published a study in a reputable medical journal claiming that the combination measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine caused autism.

— paul a. offit, md, Philly.com, "Why are children with autism at higher risk for serious infections?," 2 Apr. 2018
Some wore baggy clothes, had emaciated faces and complained of medical issues ranging from children with measles to diabetics with no insulin.

— peter prengaman, Fox News, "Northern Brazil overwhelmed by desperate, hungry Venezuelans," 20 Mar. 2018
Vaccination, treatment Children usually receive two doses of the mumps, measles, and rubella vaccine (MMR) by the age of 6.

— cydney henderson, azcentral, "Cheerleaders from 39 states potentially exposed to mumps," 9 Mar. 2018
The World Health Organization is working to eliminate measles in at least five regions by 2020.

— Indianapolis Star, "Possible measles exposure investigated at Bloomington businesses," 11 Jan. 2018
People who develop possible symptoms of measles should immediately contact their health care provider.

— Fox News, "Travelers may have been exposed to measles at Detroit, Newark and Memphis airports," 15 Mar. 2018
Last year, there were 118 cases of measles in the U.S., mostly among people who were not vaccinated.

— michelle miller, CBS News, "Two measles cases put U.S. travelers on high alert," 15 Mar. 2018
In 2016, there were 89,780 measles deaths worldwide, the first year the figure dipped below six figures, the World Health Organization said.

— the washington post, NOLA.com, "Australian tourist may have spread measles in New York this month, health officials fear," 26 Feb. 2018

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singular of measles

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