What is another word for rubeola?

Pronunciation: [ɹˌuːbɪˈə͡ʊlə] (IPA)

Rubeola is a viral infection that can cause fever, cough, and a rash. It is also called measles. However, there are several synonyms for rubeola such as morbilli, red measles, ten-day measles, and hard measles. These names may vary depending on the region or culture. In some cases, the term "measles" may refer to a different type of infection, so the use of specific synonyms can help to avoid confusion. Regardless of the name, rubeola can be a serious health risk, especially for children who have not been vaccinated. Therefore, it is important to recognize the symptoms and seek medical attention if necessary.

What are the hypernyms for Rubeola?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Rubeola

It's something like the eruptions in rubeola.
"Disturbing Sun"
Robert Shirley Richardson
This world is thick with De Boursy-Williamses, throwing in bromides with a liberal hand, ungrudging of strychnine, happily at home with quinine and cathartics, ready at a case of simple rubeola; hideously, secretly, helplessly perplexed between the false diphtheria and the true; treating internal cancer and fibrous tumours as digestive derangements for happy, profitable years, until the specialist comes by, and dissipates with a brief examination and with half a dozen trenchant words the victim's faith in the quack.
"The Dop Doctor"
Clotilde Inez Mary Graves
Have you had any experience with rubeola?
"The Bat"
Avery Hopwood Mary Roberts Rinehart

Related words: measles, rubella, rubeola vaccine, symptoms of rubeola, rubeola contagious time, rubeola treatment

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