measles 復習

Measles cases hit record high in Europe

Cases of measles in Europe have hit a record high, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).

More than 41,000 people have been infected in the first six months of 2018, leading to 37 deaths.

Last year there were 23,927 cases and the year before 5,273. Experts blame this surge in infections on a drop in the number of people being vaccinated.

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https://www.bbc.com/news/health-45246049

気になった単語は、Measles /míːzlz/ です。文脈から、何か病気に関する意味だと思いました。
LDOCEには、“an infectious illness in which you have a fever and small red spots on your face and body. People often have measles when they are children.” とあり、『ジーニアス英和大辞典』には、「はしか、麻疹」と載っていました。
続いて、goo辞書で語源を調べてみると、中期オランダ語で「はしか」を意味する“Masern”から来ていることが分かりました。（Otoyo）