rubeola

[roo-bee-uh-luh, roo-bee-oh-luh]

noun

Pathology.

1. measles.

rubeola

/ ruːˈbiːələ /

noun

1. technical name for measles Compare rubella

rubeola

1. See measles

rubeola

1. See measles.

Other Word Forms

• rubeolar adjective
• postrubeolar adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of rubeola¹

1670–80; < New Latin, noun use of neuter plural of rūbeolus, equivalent to Latin rūbe ( us ), rōbeus red + -olus -ole ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of rubeola¹

C17: from New Latin, from Latin rubeus reddish, from ruber red

Example Sentences

Also known as rubeola, measles is a highly contagious disease that’s spread through the air.

From The Guardian

Both had to receive multiple shots of rubeola immune globulin -- or measles antibodies -- with the hope that that will be enough to prevent infection.

From US News

Measles, also called rubeola, can lead to ear infections, pneumonia and even death.

From Washington Times

He recorded instances of inoculation with this organism that resulted, according to him, in the production of a modified form of rubeola, and, moreover, was protective against further attacks of the same disease.

From Project Gutenberg

"Young man, urticaria is hives, rubeola is measles, and alopecia is baldness!" she thundered.

From Project Gutenberg