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Definition of Roseola

1. Noun. Any red eruption of the skin.

Definition of Roseola

1. n. A rose-colored efflorescence upon the skin, occurring in circumscribed patches of little or no elevation and often alternately fading and reviving; also, an acute specific disease which is characterized by an eruption of this character; -- called also rose rash.

Definition of Roseola

1. Noun. (pathology) Any rosy rash that occurs with various fevers, especially that occurring with a mild disease of early infancy that resembles measles. ¹

2. Noun. (disease) German measles. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Roseola

1. a rose-colored skin rash [n -S] : ROSEOLAR [adj]

Medical Definition of Roseola

1. Also called baby measles. This is a nonserious but common childhood viral infection that starts with a high fever and swollen lymph glands. After 24 hours, the fever breaks and the child develops a red rash on the neck and trunk. (27 Sep 1997)

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