Mumps

Synonyms of mumps

• parotitis
• infectious parotitis

Collocations of mumps

mumps vaccine

Frequency: 90 %

It is important to get the mumps vaccine to prevent the disease.

mumps symptoms

Frequency: 85 %

The doctor confirmed that the child had mumps based on the symptoms.

mumps outbreak

Frequency: 80 %

The school had to close temporarily due to a mumps outbreak.

mumps virus

Frequency: 75 %

The mumps virus is highly contagious and spreads easily.

mumps complications

Frequency: 70 %

In rare cases, mumps can lead to serious complications such as meningitis.

Idiomatic Expressions for mumps

• Phrase: as happy as a mumps patient
  Meaning: sarcastically referring to someone who appears cheerful despite being unwell
  Usage: She's running a fever but she's as happy as a mumps patient.