rubella

[roo-bel-uh]

noun

Pathology.

1. a usually mild contagious viral disease characterized by fever, mild upper respiratory congestion, and a fine red rash lasting a few days: if contracted by a woman during early pregnancy, it may cause serious damage to the fetus.

rubella

/ ruːˈbɛlə /

noun

1. Also called: German measles. a mild contagious viral disease, somewhat similar to measles, characterized by cough, sore throat, skin rash, and occasionally vomiting. It can cause congenital defects if caught during the first three months of pregnancy

rubella

1. See German measles

rubella

1. See German measles.

Word History and Origins

Origin of rubella¹

1880–85; < New Latin, noun use of neuter plural of Latin rubellus reddish, derivative of ruber red ¹; for formation castellum

Word History and Origins

Origin of rubella¹

C19: from New Latin, from Latin rubellus reddish, from rubeus red

Example Sentences

Instead, the CDC now recommends two separate shots, one just against chickenpox, and the other that protects against measles, mumps and rubella.

From Los Angeles Times

Declining uptake in the MMR jab, which protects against measles, mumps and rubella, has recently sparked concern among medics.

From BBC

He then went on to reject the widespread medical consensus about childhood vaccines, offering “advice” that will only lead to children unnecessarily getting measles, rubella, and hepatitis B.

From Salon

But on Friday they decided to endorse two separate jabs - a combined one for measles, mumps and rubella, and another for varicella.

From BBC

It will be given as two doses, at 12 and 18 months of age, combined with the existing MMR jab which protects against measles, mumps and rubella.

From BBC