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Rubella: meaning, definitions and examples

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rubella

 

[ ruːˈbɛlə ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

medical term

Rubella, also known as German measles, is a contagious viral infection characterized by a red rash and mild fever. It is caused by the rubella virus and is typically mild in children, but can cause serious complications, such as birth defects, if a pregnant woman contracts the virus during the first trimester.

Synonyms

German measles, three-day measles

Examples of usage

  • The child was diagnosed with rubella after the outbreak at school.
  • Vaccination can prevent rubella and its complications.
  • Rubella is less common now due to widespread immunization.
  • Symptoms of rubella typically include a rash and fever.

Translations

Translations of the word "rubella" in other languages:

🇵🇹 rubéola

🇮🇳 रूबेला

🇩🇪 Röteln

🇮🇩 rubella

🇺🇦 краснуха

🇵🇱 różyczka

🇯🇵 風疹 (ふうしん)

🇫🇷 rubéole

🇪🇸 rubéola

🇹🇷 kızamık

🇰🇷 풍진 (풍진)

🇸🇦 الحصبة الألمانية

🇨🇿 zarděnky

🇸🇰 ružienka

🇨🇳 风疹 (fēng zhěn)

🇸🇮 rdečke

🇮🇸 rauðkorn

🇰🇿 қызамық

🇬🇪 რუბელა

🇦🇿 qızılca

🇲🇽 rubéola

Etymology

The term 'rubella' comes from the Latin word 'rubellus', which means 'reddish' or 'little red'. The name refers to the rash that characterizes the illness. It was first recognized as a distinct disease in the 18th century, but it wasn't until the 20th century that the cause, a virus, was identified. The rubella virus was discovered in 1962, and since then, vaccinations have been introduced to prevent its spread. The global vaccination efforts have significantly reduced the incidence of rubella, particularly in developed countries. Vaccination against rubella is often included in combination vaccines, such as the MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella) vaccine, which is recommended for children. The importance of vaccination has been underscored by the potential for rubella to cause severe birth defects if contracted during pregnancy.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,292, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.