rubeola
/rʊˈbiːələ
/noun
Medical term for measles.Viral etiologies of rashes include rubeola, rubella, erythema infectiosum and roseola....
- Pneumonia is a known complication of rubeola, varicella, and pertussis.
- Serologic tests for Epstein-Barr virus, rubeola, and rubella were consistent with prior exposure.
Origin
Late 17th century: from medieval Latin, diminutive (on the pattern of variola) of Latin rubeus 'red'.