measle

noun

mea·​sle ˈmē-zəl How to pronounce measle (audio)
: a cysticercus tapeworm larva
specifically : one found in the muscles of a domesticated mammal

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That person was in contact with the the vaccinated adult who now has been confirmed to have Connecticut’s second measles case. — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 29 June 2026 The United States has comparatively fewer pesky pathogens to worry about 250 years later (measles resurgence, notwithstanding). — Helen Branswell, STAT, 6 July 2026 The introduction of vaccines dramatically reduced certain diseases, including smallpox, polio, diphtheria, measles and whooping cough. — Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026 The affected data include childhood immunization rates against diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, polio, measles, mumps and rubella, hepatitis, chicken pox and flu; and rates for 13 year olds and expectant mothers. — Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for measle

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Etymology

singular of measles

First Known Use

1863, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of measle was in 1863

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measle

noun
mea·​sle ˈmē-zəl How to pronounce measle (audio)
: cysticercus
specifically : one found in the muscles of a domesticated mammal
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