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Mumps definition: Mumps is a contagious viral infection that primarily affects the parotid glands, which are the salivary glands located just below and in front of the ears, causing them to swell.

Definitions of Mumps

  1. 1noun

    Mumps is a contagious viral infection that primarily affects the parotid glands, which are the salivary glands located just below and in front of the ears, causing them to swell.

Example Sentences

casual

“The child developed mumps and had swollen glands.”

formal

“Mumps can be prevented with a vaccine.”

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Mumps definition: Mumps is a contagious viral infection that primarily affects the parotid glands, which are the salivary glands located just below and in front of the ears, causing them to swell.
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'Mumps' translates to 'mumps' in English. Mumps definition: Mumps is a contagious viral infection that primarily affects the parotid glands, which are the salivary glands located just below and in front of the ears, causing them to swell.
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