Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
caxumba
noun
/kəˈʃʌmbə/
Definition
Caxumba is a viral infection characterized by swelling of the parotid glands, which are located near the jaw.
Examples
- After missing their vaccinations, the team caught caxumba during a school outbreak.
- The symptoms of caxumba include fever, headache, and swollen cheeks.
Meaning
In English, caxumba refers to mumps, a contagious disease caused by the mumps virus.
Synonyms
- mumps
- parotitis