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りゅうこうせいせんえん 流行性耳下腺炎
Noun
1. mumpsMedicine
Wikipedia definition
2. MumpsMumps 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 the third world, and outbreaks still occur sporadically in developed countries. Painful swelling of the salivary glands is the most typical presentation. Painful testicular swelling and rash may also occur. The symptoms are generally not severe in children.
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