head cold

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head cold

A common cold mainly affecting the mucous membranes of the nasal passages, characterized by congestion, headache, and sneezing.

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head cold - a common cold affecting the nasal passages and resulting in congestion and sneezing and headache

cold, common 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?"

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