parainfluenza en · NOUN
Etymology
From para- + influenza.
Meanings
- Any of a group of single-stranded RNA viruses belonging to the family Paramyxoviridae, which are the second most common cause of lower respiratory tract infection in younger children.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| parainfluenzas | Number=Plur | lexicographic |