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rhi⋅no⋅vi⋅rus

[rahy-noh-vahy-ruhs, rahy-noh-vahy-]
–noun, plural -rus⋅es.
any of a varied and widespread group of picornaviruses responsible for many respiratory diseases, including the common cold.

Origin:
1960–65; rhino- + virus
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Main Entry: rhi·no·vi·rus
Pronunciation: "rI-nO-'vI-r&s
Function: noun
: any of a genus (Rhinovirus) of picornaviruses thatare related to the enteroviruses and are associated with upper respiratory tract disorders (as the common cold)
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rhinovirus rhi·no·vi·rus (rī'nō-vī'rəs)
n.
Any of a group of picornaviruses that are causative agents of disorders of the respiratory tract, such as the common cold. Also called coryzavirus.

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rhinovirus   (rī'nō-vī'rəs)  Pronunciation Key 
Any of a group of viruses of the family Picornaviridae and the genus Rhinovirus that cause the common cold.
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