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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

Common Cold Medical Definitions and Terms

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