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varicella

va·ri·cella

UK/ˌvær.ɪˈsɛl.ə/ uncommon

noun

1.

an acute contagious disease caused by herpes varicella zoster virus; causes a rash of vesicles on the face and body

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Origin

From New Latin varicella, diminutive of variola (“pox”).

Phrases

  • varicella zoster virus

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