measle

noun mea·sle \ ˈmē-zəl \

|Updated on: 15 Jun 2018

Definition of measle

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

Recent Examples of measle from the Web

According to public health officials, measles activity in the United States and internationally has increased recently.

— naseem s. miller, OrlandoSentinel.com, "4 measles cases reported in Florida this month," 29 May 2018
Last year, researchers grappled with an especially worrying measles outbreak in Minnesota - the state's worst in decades.

— william wan, chicagotribune.com, "People can't be educated into vaccinations, but behavioral nudges help, study finds," 5 Apr. 2018
Only a few dozen measles cases were diagnosed each year for many years – mostly by travelers, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

— maria pasquini, PEOPLE.com, "Measles Alert Issued After 2 Passengers Arrive in Michigan and New Jersey Airports with Virus," 15 Mar. 2018
Due to the highly communicable nature of the measles, the Texas DSHS shared advice to clinicians, which can be read here.

— heather leighton, Houston Chronicle, "Measles outbreak advisory issued near Dallas," 25 Jan. 2018
Nigerians believe the soup treats things like malaria, typhoid and the measles.

— CBS News, "Vivian Howard on the goodness of broths," 7 Jan. 2018
The measles vaccine, which is usually combined with mumps and rubella, has two doses.

— naseem s. miller, OrlandoSentinel.com, "4 measles cases reported in Florida this month," 29 May 2018
Montgomery County health officials have confirmed a case of measles and are alerting those who have not been vaccinated about possible exposure.

— catherine rentz, baltimoresun.com, "Health officials confirm measles case in Maryland," 24 May 2018
He was hospitalized on Saturday and tested positive for measles on Sunday in New Orleans.

— maria clark, NOLA.com, "Health officials notifying people who may have had contact with measles patient: WVUE-Fox 8," 12 Apr. 2018

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Origin and Etymology of measle

singular of measles

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First Known Use: 1863

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noun mea·sle \ ˈmē-zəl \

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

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