German measles


noun Pathology.

Origin of German measles

First recorded in 1840–50

British Dictionary definitions for german measles

German measles

noun

(functioning as singular) a nontechnical name for rubella

Medical definitions for german measles

German measles
[ jûrmən ]

n.

rubella

Scientific definitions for german measles

German measles
[ jûrmən ]

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.