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measles

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/ˈmiːzlɪz/ · meas-les

A contagious viral disease characterized by a skin rash and flu-like symptoms.

Meanings

nounformal

A contagious viral disease characterized by a skin rash and flu-like symptoms.

ایک متعدی وائرل بیماری جو جلدی دانوں اور فلو جیسی علامات کی خصوصیت رکھتی ہے۔

خسرہ

khusra

Synonyms

rubeolamorbilliviruscontagious diseaseخسرہموذی مرضمتعدی بیماری

Common Collocations

  • measles vaccination
  • measles outbreak
  • measles symptoms

Example Sentences

Measles is a highly contagious disease that can lead to serious complications.

خسرہ ایک انتہائی متعدی بیماری ہے جو سنجیدہ پیچیدگیوں کا باعث بن سکتی ہے۔

Khusra aik intehai mutadi bimari hai jo sanjida pechidgiyon ka ba'is ban sakti hai.

Vaccination is the best way to prevent measles.

خسرہ سے بچنے کا بہترین طریقہ ویکسین لگوانا ہے۔

Khusra se bachne ka behtareen tareeqa vaccine lagwana hai.

Many countries have made significant progress in reducing measles cases.

بہت سے ممالک نے خسرہ کے کیسز کو کم کرنے میں نمایاں ترقی کی ہے۔

Bahut se mulkon ne khusra ke cases ko kam karne mein numayan taraqqi ki hai.

Easily Confused With

mumps:Mumps is a separate viral infection that primarily affects the salivary glands, while measles is characterized by a skin rash.

Word Family

vaccination
nounویکسینیشن
viral
adjectiveوائرس

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'measles' as a 'messy' rash that spreads easily.

Imagine a child covered with spots that look like polka dots.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Middle English "maseles" — having blemishes

First known use: 14th century

The term 'measles' comes from a Middle English word that means 'having blemishes,' referring to the rash associated with the illness.