measles (EN)

noun, noun

noun “measles”

1. an infectious disease that causes a red rash, fever, and other symptoms
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   Many parents vaccinate their children to protect them against measles.
2. (in veterinary medicine) an infection in animals caused by tapeworm larvae
   Farmers must inspect their livestock to prevent measles from spreading.
3. (US, espionage jargon) an assassination made to look like a natural death
   The agent was ordered to give the target measles to avoid suspicion.

noun “measles”

1. (in veterinary medicine) the individual cysts of cysticercosis in animals
   The inspector found measles in the meat during the examination.