German measles
noun Pathology.
Origin of German measles
First recorded in 1840–50
British Dictionary definitions for german measles
Medical definitions for german measles
German measles
[ jûr′mən ]
n.
rubella
Scientific definitions for german measles
German measles
[ jûr′mən ]
An infectious disease caused by the rubella virus of the genus Rubivirus, characterized by mild fever and skin rash. German measles can cause congenital defects if a woman is exposed during early pregnancy. Also called rubella
Cultural definitions for german measles
German measles
An acute and contagious disease, caused by a virus, producing symptoms milder than those usually associated with measles.
notes for German measles
German measles can cause severe
congenital defects in the developing
embryo or
fetus of a woman who contracts the disease in her first three months of pregnancy.