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Definition German measles in British English

German measles noun

[uncountable] noun
1

an infectious disease that causes red spots on the skin. German measles is a minor illness in children and adults, but can cause serious physical damage to babies before they are born. A more technical name for this is rubella.

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Definition German measles in British English