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| in·flu·en·za [ ìn floo énzə ] (plural in·flu·en·zas) |
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1. widespread viral illness: a viral illness producing a high temperature, sore throat, runny nose, headache, dry cough, and muscle pain. The illness is widespread, especially during winter months, and can sometimes be fatal.
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2. viral illness of animals: a viral disease of domestic animals, usually characterized by fever and respiratory problems
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| [Mid-18th century. Via Italian< medieval Latin influentia (see influence); referring to the supposed influence of the stars] |
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  in·flu·en·zal adjective |
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