varicella en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˌvær.ɪˈsɛl.ə/
- (US) audio
Etymology
From New Latin varicella, diminutive of variola (“pox”).
Meanings
- (uncountable, usually) An acute, highly contagious pathogenic disease caused by the varicella zoster virus, primarily affecting children and characterized by a widespread eruptive skin rash of itchy blisters;chicken pox
- (broadly, uncountable, usually) Any of various other eruptive diseases, such as swinepox, hives, and varioloid.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| varicellae | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| varicellas | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Deriveds
varicelloid · varicellar · varicella zoster virus · varicellous · varicelliform
Translations (2)
pl ospa (any of various similar diseases) · fi rokko (any of various similar diseases)