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parainfluenza

[ par-uh-in-floo-en-zuh ]

noun

, Pathology, Veterinary Pathology.
  1. an influenzalike respiratory infection of animals and humans, caused by any of several paramyxoviruses.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of parainfluenza1

First recorded in 1955–60; para- 1 + influenza
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Example Sentences

The parainfluenzas, the adenoviruses, RSV — these sorts of viruses are more likely to circulate than influenza.

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