measle

noun

mea·​sle ˈmē-zəl How to pronounce measle (audio)
: a cysticercus tapeworm larva
specifically : one found in the muscles of a domesticated mammal

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Etzel noted that the order makes several significant changes, which include reducing the number of diseases targeted by childhood vaccines and separating the measles-mumps-rubella vaccine into individual shots. — Adisa Hargett-Robinson, The Washington Examiner, 12 Aug. 2026 The new order calls for splitting up combination vaccines, like the one that protects against measles, mumps and rubella, which would be given as three shots instead of one, at three separate office visits. — Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2026 Health experts say the rising number of measles and whooping cough cases are just the start of the changing public health landscape resulting from the White House’s new stance on kids getting shots. — Michael Loria, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2026 The order also calls for splitting the combined measles, mumps, and rubella vaccine into separate shots, which would require years of investment. — Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 11 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for measle

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Etymology

singular of measles

First Known Use

1863, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of measle was in 1863

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measle

noun
mea·​sle ˈmē-zəl How to pronounce measle (audio)
: cysticercus
specifically : one found in the muscles of a domesticated mammal
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