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measles (EN)
sustantivo, sustantivo

sustantivo “measles”

singular measles, incontable
  1. sarampión
    Many parents vaccinate their children to protect them against measles.
  2. (en medicina veterinaria) una infección en animales causada por larvas de tenia
    Farmers must inspect their livestock to prevent measles from spreading.
  3. (en jerga de espionaje de EE. UU.) un asesinato que parece una muerte natural
    The agent was ordered to give the target measles to avoid suspicion.

sustantivo “measles”

measles, solo plural
  1. (en medicina veterinaria) los quistes individuales de cisticercosis en animales
    The inspector found measles in the meat during the examination.