any of various influenza-like respiratory infections, esp. of children, caused by a paramyxovirus
See parainfluenza in American Heritage Dictionary 4
(părˌə-ĭnˌflo͞o-ĕnˈzə)
adjective
Of, relating to, or designating any of a group of paramyxoviruses that are similar to the viruses that cause influenza and are associated with various respiratory infections, especially in children.