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influenza

in·flu·en·za

influenza

 
pronunciation:
In flu en z
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part of speech: noun
definition: an infectious disease in humans and some animals. Influenza causes fever, an upset stomach, coughing, and muscle pain. It is often called "the flu."
similar words:
cold
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