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Vocabulary Entry
varicella
|noun
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noun
A contagious disease caused by the varicella-zoster virus, characterized by an itchy rash and flu-like symptoms.
Example Sentences
"My child caught varicella at school and had to stay home."
"The varicella vaccine is recommended for young children."
"Symptoms of varicella usually appear 10 to 21 days after exposure."