varicella meaning

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varicella (noun): an acute contagious disease caused by herpes varicella zoster virus; causes a rash of vesicles on the face and body.

Definition of varicella

  1. an acute contagious disease caused by herpes varicella zoster virus; causes a rash of vesicles on the face and body

    Synonyms: chickenpox

    Type of: pox

Word lists: words starting with VA · words ending in LA · 9-letter words

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