Definition of Common cold

1. Noun. A mild viral infection involving the nose and respiratory passages (but not the lungs). "Will they never find a cure for the common cold?"

Exact synonyms: Cold
Generic synonyms: Communicable Disease, Respiratory Disease, Respiratory Disorder, Respiratory Illness
Specialized synonyms: Head Cold
Terms within: Rhinorrhea

Definition of Common cold

1. Noun. (pathology) A very common, mild viral infection of the nose and throat, whose symptoms include sneezing, sniffling, a running or blocked nose, a sore throat, coughing and a headache. ¹

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Medical Definition of Common cold

1. A viral upper respiratory tract infection. A contagious illness caused by a number of different types of viruses. Because of the great number of viruses that can cause a cold, the body never builds up resistance (immune) against all of them. For this reason, colds are a frequent and recurring problem. In fact, preschool children average 9 colds a year; those in kindergarten, 12 colds a year; and adolescents and adults, 7 colds per year. Going out into the cold weather has no effect on the spread of a cold. Antibiotics do not help the common cold. (12 Dec 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Common Cold

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common cold (current term)
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