rhinovirus
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rhi·no·vi·rus
(rī′nō-vī′rəs)n. pl. rhi·no·vi·rus·es
Any of several strains of enterovirus that cause respiratory tract infections, including the common cold.
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rhinovirus
(ˈraɪnəʊˌvaɪrəs)n
any of various viruses that occur in the human respiratory tract and cause diseases, such as the common cold
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rhi•no•vi•rus
(ˌraɪ noʊˈvaɪ rəs, ˈraɪ noʊˌvaɪ-)n., pl. -rus•es.
any of a varied and widespread group of picornaviruses responsible for many respiratory diseases, including the common cold.
[1960–65]
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Noun | 1. | rhinovirus - any of a group of picornaviruses that are responsible for many upper respiratory infections picornavirus - a group of single-strand RNA viruses with a protein coat |
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