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Measles - Dictionary Definition and Overview |
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Measles : (noun)
1: an acute and highly contagious viral disease marked by
distinct red spots followed by a rash; occurs primarily
in children [syn: rubeola, morbilli]
Based on WordNet 2.0
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Measles : \Mea"sles\, n.; pl. in form, but used as singular in
senses 1, 2, & 3. [D. mazelen; akin to G. masern, pl., and E.
mazer, and orig. meaning, little spots. See Mazer.]
1. (Med.) A contagious febrile disorder commencing with
catarrhal symptoms, and marked by the appearance on the
third day of an eruption of distinct red circular spots,
which coalesce in a crescentic form, are slightly raised
above the surface, and after the fourth day of the
eruption gradually decline; rubeola.
Measles commences with the ordinary symptoms of
fever. --Am. Cyc.
Based on Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
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Measles : \Mea"sles\, n. [Based on lst Measle.]
Leprosy; also, a leper. [Obs.]
Based on Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
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Measles : Measles: An acute and highly contagious viral disease characterized by fever, runny nose, cough, red eyes, and a spreading skin { pneumonia , encephalitis (which can cause convulsions,
mental retardation, and even death), the sudden onset of low blood platelet levels with severe bleeding (acute thrombocytopenic purpura), or a chronic brain disease that occurs months to years after an
attack of measles (subacute sclerosing panencephalitis).
During pregnancy, exposure to the measles virus may trigger miscarriage or premature delivery.
Treatment includes rest, calamine lotion or other anti- itching preparations to soothe the skin, non-aspirin pain relievers for fever, and in some cases antibiotics. Measles can often be prevented
through vaccination. Also known as hard measles, seven-day measles, eight-day measles, nine-day measles, ten-day measles, morbilli.
See also measles encephalitis; measles immunization; measles syndrome, atypical; MMR.
Based on Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
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Example Usage of Measles |
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SCIYoungChems: C&I's top science stories for 2009 range from RNA replicators to an inhalable vaccine for Measles http://tinyurl.com/yecjxt7 |
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kwEyN: 8:32 pm i feel kinda well now, after having Measles though. I really hate this day this makes me feel bad.i hate it, and i guess so tomorrow |
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OrphanwithHope: UNICEF - Press centre - Global Measles deaths drop by 78 per cent ...: Dec 3, 2009 ... "Three out of four .. http://bit.ly/61RKN8 |
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