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rubella

noun (rubella — uncountable)

«rubella» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

Rubella, also called German measles, is an illness caused by a virus that gives a red spotty rash and fever; it is usually mild in children but dangerous for unborn babies. tree →

In the lessons

In health and science lessons, the MMR vaccine protects against measles, mumps and rubella. Phrases: MMR vaccine, catch rubella, German measles.

Examples

  • Rubella is also called German measles. tree →
  • The MMR jab protects against rubella. tree →
  • Rubella causes a pink spotty rash. tree →
  • Rubella can harm unborn babies. tree →
  • Few children catch rubella because of vaccines. tree →
  • The doctor checked whether it was rubella. tree →

Note

Uncountable. Say roo-BEL-uh. Not the same illness as measles, despite the name.

On Mova

This page in Markdown → https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/rubella/