Meaning of the word chickenpox in English
What does chickenpox mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
chickenpox
US /ˈtʃɪk.ɪn.pɑːks/
UK /ˈtʃɪk.ɪn.pɒks/
Noun
an infectious disease, especially of children, caused by the varicella-zoster virus, causing a mild fever and a rash of itchy, vesicular lesions.
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.
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