varicella
An acute, highly contagious pathogenic disease caused by the varicella zoster virus,…An acute, highly contagious pathogenic disease caused by the varicella zoster virus, primarily affecting children and characterized by a widespread eruptive skin rash of itchy blisters;chicken pox
» Shingles is caused by dormant varicella zoster viruses reactivating in older adults who have had the chickenpox.
Meaning
2 senses(uncountable, usually)An acute, highly contagious pathogenic disease caused by the varicella zoster virus, primarily affecting children and characterized by a widespread eruptive skin rash of itchy blisters;chicken pox
an acute contagious disease caused by herpes varicella zoster virus; causes a rash of vesicles on the face and body
(broadly, uncountable, usually)Any of various other eruptive diseases, such as swinepox, hives, and varioloid.
Examples
1 sentencesShingles is caused by dormant varicella zoster viruses reactivating in older adults who have had the chickenpox.
Translations
1 languagesOrigin
From New Latin varicella, diminutive of variola (“pox”).From New Latin varicella, diminutive of variola (“pox”).
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Forms
plural: varicellas / varicellae| Singular | varicella |
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uncountable
Synonyms
1 synonyms- an acute contagious disease caused by herpes varicella zoster virus; causes a rash of vesicles on the face and body:chickenpox
Word family
4 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A1Plural nouns — Because its plural is irregular
- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable