Noun: rubeola ,roo-bee'ow-lu or roo'bee-u-lu
- An acute and highly contagious viral disease marked by distinct red spots followed by a rash; occurs primarily in children
"The rubeola outbreak was linked to low vaccination rates";
- measles, morbilli
Derived forms: rubeolas
Type of: contagion, contagious disease
Encyclopedia: Rubeola