First Known Use: 1598
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mumps
noun plural but singular or plural in construction \ˈməmps\
medical : a disease that causes fever and swelling in the lower part of the cheek
Full Definition of MUMPS
: an acute contagious virus disease caused by a paramyxovirus (species Mumps virus of the genus Rubulavirus) and marked by fever and by swelling especially of the parotid gland
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Origin of MUMPS
from plural of obsolete mump grimace
MUMPS Defined for Kids
mumps
noun \ˈməmps\
Definition of MUMPS for Kids
: a contagious disease marked especially by fever and swelling of the glands around the lower jaw
Medical Dictionary
mumps
noun plural but singular or plural in construction \ˈməm(p)s\
Medical Definition of MUMPS
: an acute contagious virus disease caused by a paramyxovirus of the genus Rubulavirus (species Mumps virus) and marked by fever and by swelling especially of the parotid gland—called also epidemic parotitis
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