common cold

noun

cold (def. 21).

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Origin:
1780–90

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common cold

—n
	a mild viral infection of the upper respiratory tract, characterized by sneezing, coughing, watery eyes, nasal congestion, sore throat, etc

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Medical Dictionary

common cold n.
See cold.

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common cold

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A respiratory infection caused by any of several viruses, such as adenovirus or rhinovirus, in which the mucous membranes of the mouth, nose, and throat become inflamed. Common-cold symptoms include fever, nasal discharge, sneezing, and coughing.

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