What does chickenpox mean?
A highly infectious disease caused by the varicella-zoster virus, characterized by a rash of small, itchy blisters that crust over and leave scars. It is usually a childhood illness, but can occur at any age.
Example
"The child had a severe case of chickenpox and was out of school for several weeks."
Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.