Meaning of the word "chicken pox" in English
What does "chicken pox" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
chicken pox
US /ˈtʃɪk.ɪn ˌpɑks/
UK /ˈtʃɪk.ɪn ˌpɒks/
Noun
an infectious disease, especially of children, caused by the varicella-zoster virus, causing a mild fever and a rash of itchy inflamed pimples which turn into fluid-filled blisters and then scab over.
Example:
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My son caught chickenpox from his classmate.
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The doctor confirmed it was chickenpox due to the characteristic rash.