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parainfluenza definition

para·in·flu·enza (par′ə in′flo̵̅o̅ en)

noun

any of various influenza-like respiratory infections, esp. of children, caused by a paramyxovirus

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parainfluenza Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • virus: There may be an allergic element connected to the parainfluenza virus.
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