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Definition of Rubeola

1. Noun. An acute and highly contagious viral disease marked by distinct red spots followed by a rash; occurs primarily in children.

Definition of Rubeola

1. n. the measles.

Definition of Rubeola

1. a virus disease [n -S] : RUBEOLAR [adj]

Medical Definition of Rubeola

1. Also called measles, is an acute infectious disease caused by the measles virus, a Morbillivirus in the paramyxovirus family. Early symptoms include a low-grade fever, dry cough, pinkeye and cold symptoms. Later symptoms include tiny, white spots lining the inside of the cheeks (Koplik spots) and a red rash which starts on the face and spreads. (17 Dec 1997)

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