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Record 1 2010-03-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Respiratory Tract
  • Human Diseases
DEF

A syndrome due to any one of a number of viruses, such as rhinoviruses, coronaviruses, parainfluenza viruses, or respiratory syncytial viruses. It is characterized by an acute, contagious upper respiratory tract infection, with rhinitis, pharyngitis, cough, and general indisposition.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Voies respiratoires
  • Maladies humaines
DEF

Inflammation aiguë de la muqueuse nasale.

OBS

Comparer «rhume des foins».

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Vías respiratorias
  • Enfermedades humanas
DEF

Inflamación aguda o crónica [las membranas mucosas], con aumento de la secreción habitual de moco.

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