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Common Cold
| Medical Definition: | A catarrhal disorder of the upper respiratory tract, which may be viral, a mixed infection, or an allergic reaction. It is marked by acute coryza, slight rise in temperature, chilly sensations, and general indisposition. (Dorland, 27th ed) |
| Guide Notes: | often caused by a picornavirus |
| Also Called: | Coryza, Acute |
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