NOUN | state | chickenpox, varicella | an acute contagious disease caused by herpes varicella zoster virus |
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Meaning | An acute contagious disease caused by herpes varicella zoster virus; causes a rash of vesicles on the face and body. | |
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Synonym | varicella | |
Broader | pox | A contagious disease characterized by purulent skin eruptions that may leave pock marks |
Spanish | varicela | |
Catalan | varicel·la |
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