Measles (noun)

An acute and highly contagious viral illness characterized by fever, red eyes, and a rash on the face and body.

Origin:

From old english mæsle, from mæsel "spot, speck", from proto-germanic *maslaz (compare with german masern), from proto-indo-european *mez- "spot, stain".

Examples:

1. The measles outbreak in the city has caused concern among health officials.
2. The symptoms of measles include a high fever and a red rash on the skin.
3. Measles can be prevented by getting vaccinated.
4. Measles is a highly contagious disease that spreads easily through the air.
5. Many children in developing countries die from measles each year due to lack of access to healthcare.