rhinovirus
noun
any of a varied and widespread group of picornaviruses responsible for many respiratory diseases, including the common cold.
rhinoviruses
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pluralof rhinovirus.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Florence was diagnosed with bronchiolitis, external, rhinoviruses - which causes the common cold - and a blood infection, which meant her lungs could not operate on their own.
From BBC ● Oct. 28, 2026
Winter brings a surge of respiratory illnesses, including rhinoviruses, the most frequent cause of the common cold.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 19, 2026
We did look at developing an mRNA vaccine for rhinoviruses, but in the end, we decided to go with a protein vaccine with an adjuvant.
From Slate ● Oct. 8, 2025
There are other viruses also causing illness, including rhinoviruses and enteroviruses.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 27, 2023
Infectious disease experts have noted that other respiratory illnesses, such as rhinoviruses and adenoviruses, are also circulating.
From New York Times ● Dec. 16, 2022
