chickenpox

chickenpox

CEFR: C1-C2 /chick-en-pox/ [no ipa available]

Definition: An infectious disease causing a mild fever and a rash of itchy inflamed pimples which turn to blisters and then loose scabs. It is caused by the herpes zoster virus and mainly affects children.

Example Sentences:
Generally, chickenpox is a milder illness for children than it is for adults.