PsychologyJuly 15, 2026
rubella
/ruːˈbelə/
Definition
A contagious viral infection characterized by a red rash, also known as German measles.
Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'rubellus', meaning 'reddish'. The term was adopted into medical terminology to describe the characteristic rash caused by the virus.
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