varicella

[ var-uh-sel-uh ]

noun

, Pathology.

1. chickenpox.

varicella

/ ˌværɪˈsɛlə /

noun

1. the technical name for chickenpox

varicella

/ văr′ĭ-sĕl′ə /

1. See chickenpox

Derived Forms

• ˌvariˈcellar, adjective

Other Words From

• vari·cellar adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of varicella¹

1765–75; < New Latin, equivalent to vari ( ola ) variola + -cella diminutive suffix

Word History and Origins

Origin of varicella¹

C18: New Latin, irregular diminutive of variola

Example Sentences

Two months later, he was dead of a viral infection, varicella zoster virus encephalitis, which is among the conditions associated with AIDS, according to his family’s attorney, Ty Clarke.

From Los Angeles Times

Even though Drover is not a likely candidate for reinfection with varicella zoster, she plans to receive the vaccine every five years for protection against postherpetic neuralgia.

From Seattle Times

These findings suggest that exosomes may be a potential mechanism for how the varicella zoster virus increases stroke risk for shingles patients.

From Salon

“Most parents accept vaccination for hepatitis A, meningococcal, varicella, rubella and rotavirus, even though deaths from these diseases are relatively rare,” he said.

From New York Times

Nationally, vaccination coverage fell slightly below 94 percent for the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine; the diphtheria, tetanus and acellular pertussis vaccine; and for the varicella vaccine, the C.D.C. said.

From New York Times