common cold

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noun

cold(def 21).

Origin of common cold

First recorded in 1780–90

Words nearby common cold

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Words related to common cold

cold, catarrh, coryza

British Dictionary definitions for common cold

common cold

noun

a mild viral infection of the upper respiratory tract, characterized by sneezing, coughing, watery eyes, nasal congestion, sore throat, etc

Medical definitions for common cold

common cold

n.

cold

Scientific definitions for common cold

common cold
[ kŏm′ən ]

A respiratory infection caused by any of several viruses, such as adenovirus or rhinovirus, in which the mucous membranes of the mouth, nose, and throat become inflamed. Common-cold symptoms include fever, nasal discharge, sneezing, and coughing.