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upper respiratory infection
Thesaurus| Noun | 1. | upper respiratory infection - infection of the upper respiratory tractrespiratory infection, respiratory tract infection - any infection of the respiratory tract |
TranslationsEncyclopediaSeecoldupper respiratory infection
a·cute rhi·ni·tisan acute inflammation of the mucous membrane of the nose, marked by sneezing, lacrimation, and a profuse secretion of watery mucus; usually associated with infection by one of the common cold viruses of acute allergic rhinitis. Synonym(s): coryza, head cold, upper respiratory infectioncold (kōld) 1. A low temperature; the sensation produced by a temperature notably below an accustomed norm or a comfortable level. 2. Popular term for a virus infection involving the upper respiratory tract and characterized by congestion of the mucosa, watery nasal discharge, and general malaise, with a duration of 3-5 days.
See also: rhinitis
Synonym(s): common cold, frigid (1) , upper respiratory infection, upper respiratory tract infection. upper respiratory infection Abbreviation: URI
An imprecise term for any infection involving the nasal passages, pharynx, and bronchi. The cause is usually bacterial or viral, and, occasionally, fungal. See also: infectionAcronymsSeeURIupper respiratory infection
Related to upper respiratory infection: bronchitis, lower respiratory infection, Sinus infectionWords related to upper respiratory infectionnoun infection of the upper respiratory tractRelated Words- respiratory infection
- respiratory tract infection
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