noun
- a type of virus that causes the common cold and other respiratory infections
Usage: medical
Examples
- The rhinovirus is responsible for most cases of the common cold.
- Scientists identified over 100 different types of rhinovirus.
- Hand washing helps prevent the spread of rhinovirus infections.
- The child’s runny nose was caused by a rhinovirus.
- Rhinovirus outbreaks are common in schools during fall and winter.
- Researchers are studying how rhinovirus affects the respiratory system.