rhinovirus
/ˌraɪnoʊˈvaɪrəs/
noun
- A type of virus that causes the common cold, especially in the nose and throat.
- Washing your hands often can help protect you from catching a rhinovirus.
- The rhinovirus is the most common cause of the sniffles and sore throats in winter.
- Scientists are studying how the rhinovirus spreads through schools and offices.