roseola

English

/ɹə(ʊ)ˈziːələ/

noun
Definitions
  • (pathology) A rosy rash occurring in measles, typhoid fever, syphilis and some other diseases.
  • (disease) The common name for roseola infantum.
  • (disease) German measles.

Etymology

Derived from Latin rosa (rose, a rose).

Origin

Latin

rosa

Gloss

rose, a rose

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