parainfluenza
/ˌpɛrəˌɪnfluˈɛnzə/
noun
- A common virus that causes respiratory infections, especially in children, with symptoms similar to a cold or croup.
- Parainfluenza spreads easily in schools and daycare centers during the winter.
- Most cases of parainfluenza are mild and go away without special treatment.
- The child was diagnosed with parainfluenza after developing a barking cough.