Mumps
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /mʌmps/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Mumps is a noun meaning third-person singular simple present indicative of mump.
Meaning
third-person singular simple present indicative of mump.
More Meanings
- plural of mump
- (pathology) A contagious disease caused by the Mumps virus of the genus Rubulavirus, mostly occurring in childhood, which causes swelling of glands in the face and neck.
- (dated) A gloomy or sullen silence.
Example Sentences
At issue is the so-called MMR vaccine, which immunizes children against measles, mumps and rubella, three potentially deadly diseases that were once common and have been mostly wiped out.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include measles, rubella, rubulavirus, morbilli, molluscum, monkeypox.
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