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common cold

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common cold
n.
See cold.

common cold
Noun

common cold  (kmn)
A respiratory infection caused by any of several viruses, such as adenovirus or rhinovirus, in which the mucous membranes of the mouth, nose, and throat become inflamed. Common-cold symptoms include fever, nasal discharge, sneezing, and coughing.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.common coldcommon cold - a mild viral infection involving the nose and respiratory passages (but not the lungs); "will they never find a cure for the common cold?"
communicable disease - a disease that can be communicated from one person to another
respiratory disease, respiratory disorder, respiratory illness - a disease affecting the respiratory system
head cold - a common cold affecting the nasal passages and resulting in congestion and sneezing and headache
rhinorrhea - persistent watery mucus discharge from the nose (as in the common cold)
Translations
Spanish common cold n the common cold → el resfriado
French common cold n the common cold → le rhume
German common cold nSchnupfen m
Italian common cold n the common cold → il raffreddore

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The most important prevention for a common cold is hand hygiene.
Government researchers had asked for volunteers to help find a cure for the common cold.
The Welsh capital is home to the Common Cold Center, which researches and tests cold and flu treatments for companies like Procter & Gamble and Pfizer.
 
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