rubeola
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Origin of rubeola
1670–80; < New Latin, noun use of neuter plural of rūbeolus, equivalent to Latin rūbe ( us ), rōbeus red + -olus -ole 1
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Also known as rubeola, measles is a highly contagious disease that’s spread through the air.
From The Guardian • Apr. 3, 2019
Measles, also called rubeola, can lead to ear infections, pneumonia and even death.
From Washington Times • Jun. 9, 2014
B.U. was not the only university battling the rubeola virus.
From Time Magazine Archive
Paradoxically, although measles shots have been available for 14 years, more high school and college age youngsters are now susceptible to rubeola than ever before.
From Time Magazine Archive
"Young man, urticaria is hives, rubeola is measles, and alopecia is baldness!" she thundered.
From The Bat by Hopwood, Avery
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