measles

IPA: mˈizʌɫz

(medicine) An acute and highly contagious disease which often afflicts children caused by the virus Measles morbillivirus and causing red rashes, fever, runny nose, coughing, and red eyes.
(medicine, obsolete) Any disease causing red rashes.
(obsolete) Used as an intensifier.
(veterinary medicine) Synonym of cysticercosis: A disease of livestock or meat caused by the presence of tapeworm larvae.
(botany, obsolete) Any disease causing a tree's bark to become rough and irregular.
(US, espionage jargon) A discreet assassination made to look like death from any natural cause.
(obsolete) Alternative form of mesels: Leprosy.

Examples of "measles" in Sentences

The measles outbreak in the community has raised concerns about vaccination rates
My younger brother caught measles from a classmate at school
Measles is a highly contagious virus that can be prevented with a vaccine
The doctor advised staying home and resting until the measles rash subsides
Public health officials are working to contain the spread of measles through education and vaccination campaigns