MUMPS

Mumps

Mumps is a viral disease of the human species, caused by the mumps virus. Before the development of vaccination and the introduction of a vaccine, it was a common childhood disease worldwide. It is still a significant threat to health in developing countries, and outbreaks still occur sporadically in developed countries.

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mumps

Noun

  1. A contagious disease caused by a virus of the genus , mostly occurring in childhood, which causes swelling of glands in the face and neck.

Verb



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