varicella
English edit
Etymology edit
From New Latin varicella, diminutive of variola (“pox”).
Pronunciation edit
- Rhymes: -ɛlə
Noun edit
varicella (usually uncountable, plural varicellas or varicellae)
- (pathology) chickenpox
- (loosely) Any of various other eruptive diseases, such as swinepox, hives, and varioloid.
Derived terms edit
Translations edit
chicken pox — see chicken pox
Interlingua edit
Noun edit
varicella (uncountable)
Italian edit
Pronunciation edit
Noun edit
varicella f (plural varicelle)