measle

noun

mea·sle ˈmē-zəl

: a cysticercus tapeworm larva

specifically : one found in the muscles of a domesticated mammal

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Even so, the film rewards patience when Rifa’s condition becomes a real flashpoint for the family, with the measles not only physically separating the young and the old, but also serving as a test of their attitudes toward modernity (whether or not to be proactive). —

Stephen Saito, Variety, 18 Dec. 2024 Experts say Kennedy’s long history of anti-vaccine activism could translate into significant changes to childhood immunization policies in the U.S. and could undermine decades of progress in preventing diseases like measles, polio and whooping cough. —

Erika Edwards, NBC News, 18 Dec. 2024 The trend has public health experts worried about the population being more vulnerable to outbreaks as more parents opt out of the shots for measles, chicken pox, and whooping cough — among others. —

Sabrina Moreno, Axios, 16 Dec. 2024 This is already happening in some cases, such as with measles. —

Omer Awan, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for measle