SARS

(särz)

noun

an acute, highly contagious, viral respiratory disease characterized by coughing, a high fever, and breathing difficulty

Origin: s(evere) a(cute) r(espiratory) s(yndrome)

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noun

A viral pneumonia that can progress to respiratory failure and is often characterized by high fever, malaise, dry cough, and shortness of breath.

Origin:

Origin: s(evere) a(cute) r(espiratory) s(yndrome)

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