measles vs measling

measles

noun
  • An acute and highly contagious disease which often afflicts children caused by the virus Measles morbillivirus and causing red rashes, fever, runny nose, coughing, and red eyes. 

  • Synonym of cysticercosis: A disease of livestock or meat caused by the presence of tapeworm larvae. 

  • A discreet assassination made to look like death from any natural cause. 

measling

noun
  • Synonym of measle: the disease caused by M. morbillivirus, a red spot caused by the disease. 

  • A form of delamination or separation in a laminate material that results in a spotty appearance. 

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