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varicella

/ˌvær.ɪˈsel.ə/

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noun

/ˌvær.ɪˈsel.ə/C1formalmedical
  • ruОстрое инфекционное заболевание, вызываемое вирусом ветряной оспы, характеризующееся сыпью в виде пузырьков на лице и теле.

An acute contagious disease caused by the varicella-zoster virus, characterized by a rash of vesicles on the face and body.

uncountable

  1. ChickenpoxB2formalmedical

    An acute, highly contagious disease caused by the varicella-zoster virus, characterized by a rash of small, itchy blisters on the face and body.

    ruВетряная оспа

    • Varicella is most common in children but can affect adults.
    • The varicella vaccine is recommended for all children.
    • Symptoms of varicella include fever, tiredness, and a blistering rash.

    Synonymschickenpox

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