measles

(ine'zlz)[D. maselen.] i. Morbllll, rubeola an acute exanthematous disease, marked by fever and other constitutional dlstiorbances, a catarrhal Inflammation of the respiratory mucous membranes, and a generalized maculopaptdar eruption of a dusky red color, followed by a branny desquamation. The eruption occurs early on the buccal mucous membrane in the form of the so called Koplik's* spots, a fact utilized in the early diagnosis of the disease. The average incubation period is from 10 to 12 days.. 2. A disease of swine caused by the presence of Cysticercus celluloscB, the larva of Tcsnia solium, the pork tapeworm. 3. Plural of measle. black m., hemorrhagic m. German m., rubella, hemorrhag'lc m., a severe form in which the eruption Is dark In color due to an effusion of blood Into the skin.